dries Meaning & Definition
-aɪz
What Does Dries Mean?
Dries is a noun that means plural of dry. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of dry. As a verb, it means To lose moisture.
Word Facts for Dries
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-aɪz/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | wet |
Dries Definition (Noun)
- plural of dry
Dries as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dry
Noun
- The process by which something is dried.
This towel is still damp: I think it needs another dry.
- A prohibitionist (of alcoholic beverages).
- (with "the") The dry season.
- An area of waterless country.
- (UK politics) A radical or hard-line Conservative; especially, one who supported the policies of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s.
Verb
- To lose moisture.
The clothes dried on the line.
- To remove moisture from.
Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief.
- To be thirsty.
- To exhaust; to cause to run dry.
- For an actor to forget his or her lines while performing.
Synonyms of Dries
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Dries synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dries
Dries in a Sentence
This towel is still damp: I think it needs another dry.
The clothes dried on the line.
Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief.
Word Forms & Grammar
dries
Words That Rhyme With Dries
Dries Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of dries is /-aɪz/, spoken in 1 syllable.