dehydrated

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'dehydrated' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a person or object that has lost a lot of water, making them or it dry, or to describe a process by which a person or object is reduced of water. For example: "After hours of hiking, the hikers were completely dehydrated, so they decided to take a break and drink some water."

✓ Grammatically correct

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

46 human-written examples

I agree that dehydration is a factor, but you would have to be very, very dehydrated for it to damage your kidneys".

The Guardian

Asylum seekers are examined while exhausted, dehydrated and filthy, their clothing "soiled with urine and faeces" because there are no toilets on the boats.

The Guardian

Jeblawi, bruised and dehydrated, has to be restrained from excitedly hugging every European she sees.

The Guardian

The doctors claim: asylum seekers are examined while exhausted, dehydrated and filthy, their clothing "soiled with urine and faeces" because there are no toilets on the boats patients are "begging for treatment" asylum seekers must queue for up to three hours for medication.

The Guardian

"And this process gets turned on when you get dehydrated.

The Guardian

Drink lots of water or fruit juice blood is thicker when you are dehydrated and more likely to clot; walk around the plane; move ankles and calves while seated; and wear compression stockings.

The Economist

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

14 human-written examples

This morning I woke with the niggling bastardy little ghost of last night's red wine vibrating through my head and dehydrating my synapses.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

And above all, literally, is the weather, benign and beautiful much of the time, but often by turns scorching, soaking, dehydrating, burning, blowing, parching, cyclonic, cancer-causing and generally destructive.That may be one reason why Australians seem especially concerned about the environment.

The Economist

If that is granted, the manufacturing will be done by Gland Pharma, a drug company based in Hyderabad.Having shown its approach can work, the institute's next target is diarrhoea, which kills 2m people a year, most of them children, by dehydrating them.

The Economist

With soaring temperatures inside the cramped cockpit he will also dehydrate, typically losing 2-3 litres of water during the race.

The Economist

Dehydrating agents are used to initiate polymerization.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "dehydrated" to describe a state of lacking water; for processes of removing water, consider "dehydrating".

Common error

Avoid using "dehydrated" to describe inanimate objects that were never hydrated in the first place. For example, saying "a dehydrated rock" is incorrect; instead, use "dry" or "arid".

Linguistic Context

The word "dehydrated" primarily functions as an adjective, describing a state of reduced water content in a subject. Ludwig AI confirms this through numerous examples where "dehydrated" modifies nouns like "runners", "patients", or "trees".

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

32%

Encyclopedias

30%

Science

18%

Less common in

Formal & Business

10%

Reference

5%

Social Media

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "dehydrated" functions as an adjective indicating a state of water loss, commonly used across various contexts including news, encyclopedias, and scientific publications. As Ludwig AI points out, it's essential to specify the severity of dehydration when describing medical conditions. While synonyms like "desiccated" exist, they carry slightly different connotations. Remember to avoid using "dehydrated" for objects that were never hydrated. With Very common usage, understanding proper use ensures clear and effective communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

lacking hydration

Focuses on the absence of sufficient water content.

water-deprived

Emphasizes the act of being denied water.

desiccated

Implies a more complete and often artificial drying process.

dried out

A more casual term indicating water loss.

moisture-free

Highlights the absence of moisture content.

xerotic

A more technical term, especially in medical contexts, indicating dryness.

parched

Implies extreme dryness and thirst, often in a figurative sense.

anhydrous

Refers to a substance containing no water, typically in a chemical context.

evaporated

Describes the process of water being removed by evaporation.

freeze-dried

Indicates a specific method of dehydration using freezing and vacuum.

FAQs

How can I use "dehydrated" in a sentence?

"Dehydrated" is used to describe someone or something that has lost too much water. For example, "The runner was severely "dehydrated" after the marathon".

What's the difference between "dehydrated" and "desiccated"?

"Dehydrated" generally means a loss of water, often referring to living organisms. "Desiccated" implies a more thorough and often artificial drying process. You can say someone is "dehydrated" after running, but use "desiccated" to describe dried food.

What are some synonyms for "dehydrated"?

Depending on the context, you can use synonyms like "water-deprived", "dried out", or "lacking hydration" as alternatives to "dehydrated".

Is it correct to say "I am dehydrating"?

While grammatically correct, it's more common to say "I am getting "dehydrated"" to describe the process of losing water. "I am "dehydrating"" usually refers to the active process of removing water from something.