adjective
Uncommon
arent
AH-rehnt
Arent (adjective) means Dried out or withered; parched by heat. Example: “The arent fields hadn't seen rain in weeks.”
adjective
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Dried out or withered; parched by heat.
"The arent fields hadn't seen rain in weeks."
How to use arent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rare, literary word for dried-up or parched.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more arent
- Superlative
- most arent
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The _____ fields hadn't seen rain in weeks.
Etymology
From Latin arentem, "drying, parched," the present participle of areo, "to be dry or withered."
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What does “arent” mean?
The word “arent” means dried out or withered; parched by heat. In plain terms, a rare, literary word for dried-up or parched.
How do you pronounce “arent”?
“Arent” is pronounced AH-rehnt (/ˈɑɹɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “arent” in a sentence?
Here is “arent” used in a sentence: “The arent fields hadn't seen rain in weeks.”
What part of speech is “arent”?
“Arent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “arent” come from?
The word “arent” comes from Latin. From Latin arentem, "drying, parched," the present participle of areo, "to be dry or withered.".
Is “arent” a common word?
“Arent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
