parches
The word “parches” has 2 syllables: parch-es
It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.tʃɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for parches?
In the thesaurus, “parches” has 1 synonym and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for parches along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for parches
- dries
Antonyms for parches
- drenches
- floods
- hydrates
- saturates
- washes
- waters
- wets
Meanings of parches
- verb
- To burn the surface of, to scorch.
- To roast, as dry grain.
- To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
- To make thirsty.
- To boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
- To become superficially burnt; be become sunburned.
Example Sentences
- The hot sun parches the earth, leaving it dry and cracked.
- A long day in the desert parches the travelers' throats.
- The summer heat parches the fields, making irrigation necessary.
- Lack of rain parches the soil, affecting crop growth.
- The dry wind parches his lips, making them chapped.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parches, such as: drenches, dries, floods, hydrates, saturates, washes, waters.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.