wet vs dry
wet
Definitions
adjective
- very drunk
- containing moisture or volatile components
- covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
- supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages
- producing or secreting milk
verb
- make one's bed or clothes wet by urinating
- cause to become wet
noun
- wetness caused by water
Examples
The aircraft descended into a wetland area and had since been forgotten about as it sank below the surface.
The extended period of damage was probably brought on by the cool/wet growing conditions.
Sefelt has pulled back halfway normal, swelling up and down with big wet, rattling breaths.
dry
Definitions
adjective
- lacking moisture or volatile components
- used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
- lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
- not shedding tears
- humorously sarcastic or mocking
noun
- a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
verb
- remove the moisture from and make dry
- become dry or drier
Examples
Demos they may be but these Hazlewood rarities are rounded, rustic country songs: lustrous and lustful, quirkily and dryly humorous, yet poignant stories from the other side of love.
Toast sandwiches in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until outside is golden brown and inside is delightfully melty, about 3 minutes per side.
In the spring, you will be letting the leaves wilt on their own and dry up.
