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Moderatedust
The correct spelling is dust.
How to pronounce dust
/dʌst/
nounIPA: /dʌst/
Say it like: Dus-t
The correct spelling is dust. Fine particles For example: "to raise, or kick up, a dust"
Usage Examples
“to raise, or kick up, a dust”
“The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard.”
“Dusting always makes me cough.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Fine particles
- 2.The act of cleaning by dusting.
- 3.The earth, as the resting place of the dead.
- 4.The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body.
- 5.Something worthless.
verb
- 1.To remove dust from.
- 2.To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
- 3.Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
- 4.To spray or cover something with fine powder or liquid.
- 5.To leave; to rush off.
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