Keep Hydrated: Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide

Meaning 1：stay hydrated (Keep Hydrated)

Keep Hydrated 🔊

/kiːp ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/

v. phr.

To drink enough water so your body doesn’t get dry.

Keep hydrated person drinking water after workout

stay hydrated 🔊

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/steɪ ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/

v. phr.

To consume enough water so the body functions properly, avoiding dehydration.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

‘Keep’ (maintain) + ‘Hydrated’ (from Greek ‘hydor’ water).

💡 Mnemonic

Visualize a water bottle whispering ‘Keep me hydrated!’ every time you pass it.

📖 Example

After your workout, make sure you keep hydrated by drinking a bottle of water. 🔊 After your workout, make sure you keep hydrated by drinking a bottle of water.

🔗 Collocations

stay hydrated – To maintain proper water levels in the body

keep yourself hydrated – To actively ensure you drink enough water

remain hydrated – To continue having sufficient body water

🔄 Synonyms

drink fluids (v. phr.) – To consume liquids, especially water, to avoid dehydration

rehydrate (v.) – To restore lost water in the body

hydrate oneself (v. phr.) – To supply the body with necessary water

🚫 Antonyms

dehydrate (v.) – To lose water from the body, becoming dry

dry out (v. phr.) – To become completely without moisture

become parched (v. phr.) – To feel extremely thirsty due to lack of water

🌱 Derivatives

hydration (n.) – The process of providing adequate water to the body

hydrating (adj.) – Having the property of adding water

dehydration (n.) – Excessive loss of body water

📖 Cultural Story

Rooted in Greek ‘hydor’ (water), via Latin and French. Used widely in sports and health campaigns since the 20th century.