Meaning of the word mist in English

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mist

US /mɪst/

UK /mɪst/

a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that limits visibility to a lesser extent than fog

Example:

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The morning mist slowly lifted, revealing the valley below.

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A fine mist of rain began to fall.

Synonym:

haze smog fog drizzle spray

to cover or obscure with mist

Example:

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The windows began to mist up as the temperature dropped.

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Tears began to mist her eyes as she read the letter.

Synonym:

cloud obscure blur haze

to spray with a fine spray

Example:

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She used a bottle to mist the plants.

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The hairdresser gently misted my hair with water.

Synonym:

spray sprinkle atomize vaporize

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mist up mist over