Awash and Arid

Opposite meaning words

Awash adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.

Usage example: the streets were awash from the heavy rains

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Arid is an antonym for awash.

Arid adjective - Marked by little or no precipitation or humidity.

Usage example: arid wastelands unfit for human habitation

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Awash is an antonym for arid.

Nearby Word: aridity

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