Word adjective
dried
adj.
US /ˈdɹaɪd/ UK /dɹˈaɪd/ dried
Definition
- 01 A2 Elementary
describes something that used to be wet but is now dry.
describes a state where moisture has been removed through evaporation or a specific drying process.
Simple“Be careful not to touch the dried paint on the door frame.”
In context“The hikers gathered dried wood from the forest floor to ensure the campfire would catch quickly in the damp evening air.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
food that has had the water taken out so it lasts a long time.
referring to foodstuffs preserved by the extraction of moisture to inhibit microbial growth.
Simple“I like to add dried fruit to my cereal in the morning.”
In context“The recipe calls for dried porcini mushrooms, which provide a much more intense earthy flavour than their fresh counterparts.”
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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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