dew
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /djuː/
KK: /du/
noun
Definition
Small drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when the air is humid.
Example
In the morning, the grass was covered in dew, sparkling in the sunlight.
Conversation
Did you see how pretty the grass looked this morning with all the dew?
Yeah, it really sparkled in the sunlight!
I love how fresh everything feels after a night of dew.
Definitely! It makes the morning air so refreshing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
moisture
condensate
humidity
Antonyms
dryness
aridity
drought
transitive verb
Definition
To cover something with small drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night or in the early morning.
Example
The grass was dewed with moisture after the night.
Tense Forms
Past: dewed
Past Participle: dewed
Conversation
I love how the grass looks in the morning, all fresh with dew.
Yeah, it makes everything feel so peaceful and calm.
I wish I could dew my plants like that every day.
Root Explanation
The word 'dew' originates from Old English 'deaw', meaning moisture or condensation. It refers to the tiny droplets of water that form on surfaces during the night or early morning.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'deaw' which means moisture — this helps you remember that 'dew' refers to the moisture that collects on surfaces.
Visually Confused Words
drew
de