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dew

The correct spelling is dew.

How to pronounce dew

/djuː/
noun

IPA: /djuː/

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The correct spelling is dew. Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces. For example: "There was a heavy dew this morning."

Usage Examples

There was a heavy dew this morning.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.
  2. 2.Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning, resulting in drops.
  3. 3.(but see usage notes) An instance of such moisture settling on plants, etc.
  4. 4.Anything that falls lightly and in a refreshing manner.
  5. 5.An emblem of morning, or fresh vigour.

verb

  1. 1.To wet with, or as if with, dew; to moisten.

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