drying
0 antonyms and opposites of drying, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The process of removing moisture from something.
How to use drying
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From dry + the suffix -ing.
Full origin of drying →Frequently asked questions
What does “drying” mean?
The word “drying” means the process of removing moisture from something. In plain terms, the act or process of making something free of moisture.
How do you pronounce “drying”?
“Drying” is pronounced DREYE-ihng (/ˈdɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “drying” in a sentence?
Here is “drying” used in a sentence: “The drying of the laundry takes hours in winter.”
What part of speech is “drying”?
“Drying” is a noun.
Is “drying” a common word?
“Drying” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between drying and dehydrating?
Drying broadly refers to removing moisture from something, such as clothes, hair, or dishes. Dehydrating usually refers specifically to removing moisture from food to preserve it, and is a narrower, more technical term.
What is a common collocation with drying?
"Drying rack" and "drying time" are common collocations, referring respectively to equipment used to dry items and the length of time a process of removing moisture takes.