dehydrated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd/
KK: /diˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having lost a lot of water, often leading to dryness or a lack of moisture.
Example
After hiking in the sun all day, I felt dehydrated and needed to drink water.
Conversation
I forgot to drink water during our hike, and now I feel so dehydrated.
That’s not good! You should drink some water right away.
Yeah, I didn't realize how important hydration is.
Definitely! Staying hydrated is key, especially when it's hot outside.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dried
parched
desiccated
Antonyms
hydrated
moist
wet
verb
Definition
To remove the water from something, often to preserve it or make it lighter.
Example
The fruits were dehydrated to make them last longer.
Tense Forms
Past: dehydrated
Past Participle: dehydrated
Conversation
I felt so tired after that hike yesterday.
Yeah, it’s easy to get dehydrated in the heat.
I didn't realize how much water I needed until I got home.
Root Explanation
Dehydrated → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away from) and "hydratus" (from Latin "hydra", meaning water). The word "dehydrated" means to have lost water or moisture.
Memory Tip
Think of 'down from' ('de-') water ('hydra') — that's why dehydrated means to have lost water.
Visually Confused Words
decahydrated
dihydrated
hydrated
decahydrate
rehydrate
dihydrate
dodecahydrated
hydrate