Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with dry in American Collocation
dry
adjective
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- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/draɪ/
rather
fairly
reasonably
relatively
somewhat
It was fortunate that the weather remained relatively dry during the winter.
in most places or at most times
generally
mainly
mostly
The weather was mostly dry except for a heavy downpour during the latter part of the visit.
in a way that is different from usual
exceptionally
surprisingly
unusually
The exceptionally dry weather is responsible for the dry riverbed.
be
become
keep
remain
stay
turn
I hope it stays dry for another week.
cloudy
cold
cool
crisp
hot
mild
sunny
warm
wet
windy
In May the weather is mild and generally dry, making the walking conditions good.