dehydrated
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for dehydrated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having had the water removed, especially from food.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Having had the water removed, especially from food.
“The hikers packed dehydrated meals for the trip.”
2. adj
Suffering from a lack of water in the body.
“He felt dizzy and dehydrated after the long run.”
Opposites
How to use dehydrated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dehydrated fruit
severely dehydrated
Frequently asked questions
What does “dehydrated” mean?
The word “dehydrated” means having had the water removed, especially from food. In plain terms, dried out — either food with the water removed, or a person or animal lacking enough fluids.
How do you pronounce “dehydrated”?
“Dehydrated” is pronounced dee-hyd-RAY-tihd (/dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dehydrated” in a sentence?
Here is “dehydrated” used in a sentence: “The hikers packed dehydrated meals for the trip.”
What part of speech is “dehydrated”?
“Dehydrated” is an adjective.
Is “dehydrated” a common word?
“Dehydrated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dehydrated” have?
“Dehydrated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having had the water removed, especially from food.
