drying
|dry-ing|
B1
/ˈdraɪɪŋ/
(dry)
free from moisture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dry' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drȳge', where 'drȳge' meant 'free from moisture'.
Historical Evolution
'drȳge' transformed into the Middle English word 'drie', and eventually became the modern English word 'dry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'free from moisture', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'dry'.
The clothes are drying in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45