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drier vs more dry

Both "drier" and "more dry" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Drier" is the comparative form of the adjective "dry" and is used when comparing two things. On the other hand, "more dry" is used when the adjective "dry" has two or more syllables and is not easily transformed into a comparative form.

Last updated: April 06, 2024

drier

This is correct. "Drier" is the comparative form of the adjective "dry" and is used when comparing two things.

Use "drier" when you are comparing two things and want to indicate that one has less moisture than the other.

Examples:

  • This towel is drier than the one I used yesterday.
  • The desert climate is drier than the tropical rainforest.
  • Her clothes were drier after being in the sun for a few hours.

Alternatives:

  • dryer

more dry

This is correct. Use "more dry" when the adjective "dry" has two or more syllables and does not easily form a comparative form.

When the adjective "dry" has two or more syllables, use "more dry" to compare the level of dryness between two or more things.

Examples:

  • The climate in the north is more dry than in the south.
  • The cake was more dry than moist.
  • The air in the desert is more dry than in the coastal regions.

Alternatives:

  • drier

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