Meaning of the word dew in English

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dew

US /duː/

UK /duː/

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, when atmospheric vapor condenses

Example:

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The grass was wet with morning dew.

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Spider webs glistened with dew drops.

Synonym:

moisture condensation dampness

to cover with or as if with dew; moisten

Example:

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The morning mist dewed the leaves.

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Her eyes were dewed with tears.

Synonym:

moisten dampen wet

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