Definition

Having little or no moisture; extremely dry, often resulting in thirst.

Example

After the long summer without rain, the fields were parched and brown.

Conversation

I feel so parched after that long hike.

I know what you mean! I could really use a drink too.

Let’s find a place to hydrate; this heat is intense.

Absolutely! I can't wait to cool down with some cold water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something very dry, especially by removing moisture.

Example

The sun parched the fields, leaving them brown and lifeless.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was out in the sun for too long yesterday.

Really? That sounds rough!

Yeah, I felt so parched by the time I got home.

Root Explanation

Parched comes from the Old English 'pearcan', meaning to dry up or wither. The word describes something that has become extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that has 'withered' due to extreme dryness — that's what parched means.

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