Arid

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrɪd/

Definitions of arid

adjective having little or no rain; very dry or parched

Example Sentences

A1 The desert is very arid, with little to no rainfall.

A2 Plants in arid regions have adapted to survive with minimal water.

B1 Arid climates can be challenging for agriculture due to the lack of water.

B2 The arid landscape was dotted with cacti and other drought-resistant plants.

C1 The arid conditions of the region made it difficult for any vegetation to grow.

C2 The arid desert stretched for miles, with no signs of life in sight.

Examples of arid in a Sentence

formal The arid climate of the desert makes it difficult for plants to thrive.

informal It's so dry here, the weather is really arid.

slang This place is like a desert, super arid!

figurative His sense of humor is so dry, it's like the arid desert.

Grammatical Forms of arid

• past tense: arided
• plural: arids
• comparative: more arid
• superlative: most arid
• present tense: arids
• future tense: will arid
• perfect tense: have arid
• continuous tense: is ariding
• singular: arid
• positive degree: arid
• infinitive: to arid
• gerund: ariding
• participle: arid

Origin and Evolution of arid

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arid' originated from the Latin word 'aridus' meaning 'dry' or 'parched'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'arid' has retained its original meaning of dryness, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a lack of interest, excitement, or stimulation.