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Arid - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

arid

/ˈærɪd/ /ˈærɪd/

Definition:

Extremely dry, lacking moisture or interest.

Synonyms:

Dry, barren, parched, desolate

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Humid, lush

Common Collocations:

Arid climate, arid region, arid conditions

Derivatives:

Aridity, aridity (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "arid" to describe landscapes or discussions lacking vitality or moisture.

Common Phrases:

Arid wasteland, arid desert, arid landscape

Etymology:

From Latin "aridus," meaning dry or parched.

Examples:

  • 1. The desert is arid and receives little rainfall each year.
  • 2. Farmers struggle to grow crops in such arid conditions.
  • 3. His speech was so arid that the audience lost interest quickly.
  • 4. The arid plains stretched endlessly under the scorching sun.

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