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Dew

noun
/djuː/

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night from condensation.

Example Sentences

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

The grass was wet with morning dew.

Example Expressions

fresh as the morning dew

Synonyms

moisture, droplets, condensation, mist, vapor
Entry 1
moisture, droplets, condensation
Entry 2
moisture, condensation, droplets, mist, vapor

Antonyms

dryness, aridity
Entry 1
dryness, aridity
Entry 2
dryness, aridity

Collocations

morning dew, dew drops, dew point, drops of dew, covered in dew, sparkling dew
Entry 1
morning dew, dew drops, dew point
Entry 2
morning dew, drops of dew, covered in dew, sparkling dew

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