Parched and Washed

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Parched adjective - Dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight.

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Washed is an antonym for parched.

Nearby Words: parchment, parching

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

Usage example: washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts

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Parched is an antonym for washed.

Nearby Words: wash, washing, washy, washer, washable

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