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🌵drought

noun
/draʊt/
dross drought-resistant
drought definition card — visual illustration of the meaning drought synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison drought collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

Example Sentences

The farmers struggled to grow crops during the drought.

The severe drought lasted for months, destroying crops and affecting agriculture.

The severe drought caused many crops to fail this year.

Example Expressions

in a drought

Synonyms

dry spell, aridity, lack of rain, scarcity, shortage, water shortage, dryness
Entry 1
dry spell, aridity, lack of rain, scarcity, shortage
Entry 2
dry spell, aridity, water shortage, dryness
Entry 3
dry spell, aridity, dryness

Antonyms

rainfall, flood, abundance, moisture, deluge
Entry 1
rainfall, flood, abundance
Entry 2
flood, rainfall, abundance, moisture
Entry 3
flood, deluge, rainfall

Collocations

severe drought, prolonged drought, drought conditions, drought relief
Entry 1
severe drought, prolonged drought, drought conditions, drought relief
Entry 2
severe drought, prolonged drought, drought conditions
Entry 3
severe drought, prolonged drought, drought conditions

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