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Meaning of dew
The primary meaning of the word "dew" is related to moisture, specifically the small drops of water that form on surfaces overnight.
Etymology of dew
The word "dew" originates from Old English "dēaw", which is also related to Old Norse "døgg", and Old High German "tau", all of which are connected to the Proto-Germanic word "daugiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhe-".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the small drops of water that form on surfaces overnight.
Synonyms
mist
fog
haze
moisture
dampness
wetness
humidity
precipitation
rain
drizzle
sprinkle
droplets
moisture
vapor
steam
condensation
droplet
precipitation
sprinkles
damp
wet
humid
cloudy
murk
gloom
haze
vapor
fumes
steam
spray
drizzle
sprinkle
showers
downpour
cloudburst
moisture
humidity
precipitation
fog
mist.
Definitions
- A thin layer of water that forms on surfaces, especially outdoors, when the air cools overnight
- Moisture that has condensed on a surface, typically in the early morning
- Small drops of water that form on surfaces, especially on grass and leaves, when the air is cold
Usage Examples
- The grass was covered in dew, sparkling in the early morning sunlight
- The dew on the leaves made them look like they were covered in tiny diamonds
- The air was cool and damp, with a heavy dew that suggested rain was on the way
Antonyms
dryness
aridity
desiccation
drought
heat
dry
parched
desiccated
dehydrated
waterless
bone-dry
moistureless
humidless
fogless
cloudless
clear
sunny
warm
balmy
sweltering
scorching
torrid
sizzling.