Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-up
verb
/draɪ ʌp/
Definition
To become completely devoid of moisture; to cease to exist or operate due to a lack of water or resources.
Examples
- The river began to dry up due to the ongoing drought.
- Without proper funding, the project may dry up before it even starts.
- As the summer progressed, the pond slowly dried up, leaving only a muddy pit.
Meaning
The phrase ‘dry-up’ can refer to both literal drying, such as a river or lake losing water, and metaphorical drying, such as a reduction in funds or activities.
Synonyms
- desiccate
- dry out
- deplete
- waste away
