arid (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈærɪd/

Definition

Extremely dry, especially of land or climate, lacking enough rainfall to support much plant life.

Examples

• The Sahara Desert is one of the most arid regions on Earth, receiving very little precipitation.

• Farmers struggled to grow crops in the increasingly arid soil after years of drought.

• Specialized plants, like cacti, thrive in arid environments where other species cannot survive.

Synonyms of arid

Words with a similar meaning to arid:

• dry
• parched
• desiccated
• barren

Antonyms of arid

Words with the opposite meaning to arid:

• humid
• wet
• fertile

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