dry

/dɹaɪ/adj
Early Childhood
1

Free from or lacking moisture.

2

Unable to produce a liquid, as water, (petrochemistry) oil, or (agriculture) milk.

3

Built without or lacking mortar.

4

Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.

5

Athirst, eager.

6

Free from or lacking alcohol or alcoholic beverages.

7

Describing an area where sales of alcoholic or strong alcoholic beverages are banned.

8

Free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness, particularly

9

Low in sugar; lacking sugar; unsweetened.

10

Amusing without showing amusement.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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