Dry and Drain

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Dry

Dry verb - To make dry.

Usage example: the wind quickly dried their clothes

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Drain is a synonym for dry in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Drain" instead a verb "Dry", when it comes to topics like wipe, take moisture out of.

Nearby Words: drying, dryer, dryish

Drain

Drain verb - To remove (liquid) gradually or completely.

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Dry is a synonym for drain in wipe topic. You can use "Dry" instead a verb "Drain", if it concerns topics such as remove liquid.

Nearby Words: drained, draining, drainage

Mutual synonyms

empty

Common collocations

time	dry time	drain time
points	dry points	drain points

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