English to Shona Meaning of dry - akaoma

Dry :

akaoma

verb

akaoma, -buda, nokuomesa panze, urengarenga, mupaini, vavore, inochera, chisina kusvibiswa, mvura

adjective

akaoma, oma, zvakakangwa, pakunzwa, gireyi, pingudza, shata, nyota, va nechido, mvura, Mhedziso, zhwaranuka, zvoufuza, Dime, chinhu

Dries :: DriesDroid :: droidDroids :: droidsDry :: akaomaDryer :: DryerDryers :: dryersDrying :: nokuomesaDryly :: drylyDryness :: kuomaDrys :: drys

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Definitions of dry in English

Noun(1) a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
Verb(1) remove the moisture from and make dry(2) become dry or drier
Adjective(1) free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet(2) humorously sarcastic or mocking(3) lacking moisture or volatile components(4) opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages(5) not producing milk(6) (of liquor(7) without a mucous or watery discharge(8) not shedding tears(9) lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless(10) used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones(11) unproductive especially of the expected results(12) having no adornment or coloration(13) (of food(14) having a large proportion of strong liquor(15) lacking warmth or emotional involvement(16) practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

Examples of dry in English

(1) Hughes also notes that the aquifer runs beneath two dry lakes in the area, Cadiz and Bristol.(2) It consisted of water and dry bread, and had to be eaten silently - and quickly, as the time permitted for breakfast was only 15 minutes.(3) The drought belt of Africa has had almost two decades of exceptionally dry weather.(4) Chances are quite good that lunch on any given weekday was a hamburger patty and cheese on plain, dry bread served with fries.(5) If you have other telltale symptoms, such as brittle hair and nails, dry skin and a tendency to feel cold, definitely get checked out.(6) Windows started falling out of the hotels before the paint was dry .(7) If blistering does occur, allow the paint to dry for a few days.(8) The dry , silent male mourning seemed much worse than the noisy grief of the women.(9) Since there is less moisture in the air, the skin can become very dry and dehydrated, as it fails to replenish the moisture that is exuded naturally into the air.(10) If your hair is very dry , damaged or chemically treated, treat yourself to a deep conditioning once a week.(11) Grandiosity, rigidity, and intolerance of ambiguity, and a tendency to obsess about things are among the traits associated with the dry drunk.(12) Add to that the invention, intelligence and dry wit this title contains, and it deserves to top the charts.(13) The combination of dry bread and endless cheese leads to the diner having to chew away at the food for, oh, several hours.(14) She managed to stay mostly dry , but the cuffs of her pants were damp.(15) If your problem is dry hair, first massage coconut or olive into your scalp.(16) Subtle jokes and dry humour set up some nice character development, backed by worthy acting.

Related Phrases of dry

(1) dry up ::

nokuomesa

(2) dry cleaner ::

inowachwa

(3) dry skin ::

ganda rakaoma

(4) to dry ::

kuti aiyanika

(5) dry season ::

mwaka

(6) dry out ::

nokuomesa panze

(7) dry ice ::

yakaoma chando

(8) high and dry ::

mukuru uye akaoma

Related Phrases of dry

(1) dry up ::

nokuomesa

(2) dry cleaner ::

inowachwa

(3) dry skin ::

ganda rakaoma

(4) to dry ::

kuti aiyanika

(5) dry season ::

mwaka

(6) dry out ::

nokuomesa panze

(7) dry ice ::

yakaoma chando

(8) high and dry ::

mukuru uye akaoma

Synonyms

Adjective

1. arid ::

oma

2. parched ::

zvakakangwa

3. hard ::

zvakaoma

4. waterless ::

mvura

5. thirsty ::

nyota

6. unbuttered ::

unbuttered

7. bare ::

pachena

8. dull ::

pakunzwa

9. wry ::

HRE

10. unemotional ::

unemotional

11. teetotal ::

teetotal

12. crisp ::

Crisp

Verb

14. parch ::

parch

15. dehydrate ::

dehydrate

16. towel ::

tauro

17. wipe ::

pukuta

18. desiccate ::

desiccate

19. dry out ::

nokuomesa panze

Noun

20. prohibitionist ::

prohibitionist

Antonyms

1. damp ::

kunyorova

2. dank ::

dank

3. humid ::

nyorovera

4. moist ::

nyorova

5. wet ::

nyorova

Different Forms

dries, droid, droids, dry, dryer, dryers, drying, dryly, dryness, drys

Word Example from TV Shows

...sneeze my hands DRY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

A handful of DRY pasta about an inch in diameter...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 9

until the rivers run DRY

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 10

You had turkey and complained it was DRY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 5

I have a DRY red from the Arbor -

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

Examples of dry from TV Shows

...sneeze my hands DRY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

A handful of DRY pasta about an inch in diameter...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 9

until the rivers run DRY

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 10

You had turkey and complained it was DRY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 5

I have a DRY red from the Arbor -

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

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