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mist
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- pronunciation:
- mIst
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a mass or cloud of tiny water drops in the air.
There was mist on the mountain.
- synonyms:
- fog, vapor
- similar words:
- cloud, haze, smog, spray, steam
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| related words: |
cloud |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mists, misting, misted |
| definition 1: |
to become covered with mist.
The car windows misted in the fog.- synonyms:
- blur, cloud
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| definition 2: |
to rain in fine drops.
It is misting outside, so put on your jackets.- synonyms:
- drizzle, sprinkle
- similar words:
- precipitate, rain, shower, spray, trickle
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| definition 3: |
to cover or hide with or as if with mist.
A heavy fog misted the lake.- synonyms:
- blur, cloud, fog, veil
- similar words:
- cloak, cover, dim, sprinkle
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| related words: |
evaporate, fog, precipitate, rain, spray, sprinkle |
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