Definition of 'dry up'

Verb

1. lose water or moisture; "In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly"
      Synonyms: exsiccate dehydrate desiccate
      Antonyms: hydrate
2. dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture; "a mummified body was found"
      Synonyms: mummify

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