Definition

To lose water or fluids from the body.

Example

After exercising in the heat, it's important to drink water to avoid dehydrating.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I forgot to drink water during my workout yesterday.

Oh no! You might dehydrate if you're not careful.

Yeah, I felt really tired afterwards.

Staying hydrated is so important, especially when exercising.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove water from something, often to preserve it or to cause a loss of bodily fluids.

Example

The doctor advised me to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydrating during the hot summer days.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to dehydrate fruits at home?

No, I haven't! How do you do that?

It's super easy; you just need a dehydrator or even an oven.

Root Explanation

Dehydrate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "hydrat" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water). The word describes the process of removing water from something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing water' ('de-') from something ('hydrat') — that's what dehydrate means.

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