Collocations for dry - verb
ADVERB
carefully,
completely,
properly,
thoroughly
Wait until the paint has completely dried.
Always dry clothes thoroughly before you wear them again.
Wait until the paint has completely dried.
Always dry clothes thoroughly before you wear them again.
partially
quickly, rapidly
slowly
naturally
off, out
We left the wood in the shed to dry out.
quickly, rapidly
slowly
naturally
off, out
We left the wood in the shed to dry out.
overnight
Allow the paper to dry overnight.
Allow the paper to dry overnight.
VERB + dry
allow sth to,
leave sth to,
let sth
It's best to let your hair dry naturally.
It's best to let your hair dry naturally.
dry up - PHRASAL VERB
1. become empty of water
ADVERB
completely
It's been so hot this year that the pond has dried up completely.
It's been so hot this year that the pond has dried up completely.
2. be no longer available
ADVERB
completely
Funds have completely dried up.
Funds have completely dried up.
virtually