Definition

To remove moisture from something again after it has already been dried once.

Example

After the rain, I had to redry my clothes before putting them away.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you manage to get your clothes dry after the rain?

Not really, I had to redry them in the dryer for a while.

That sounds frustrating! I hate when that happens.

I know, right? It takes so much time to get everything back to normal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, meaning to dry again. It combines 're-' (meaning again) and 'dry' (meaning to remove moisture).

Memory Tip

Think of 'drying again' — 're-' means again, and 'dry' refers to removing moisture.

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