Definition

To make something slightly wet or damp.

Example

She decided to moisten the soil before planting the seeds.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you think I should moisten the soil before planting the seeds?

Definitely! It helps them grow better in the beginning.

Good idea! I’ll make sure to moisten it well.

That way, they’ll have a better start in the garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moisten → It is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "moisten" means to make something slightly wet or damp.

Memory Tip

Think of something being made 'slightly wet' — 'moist' refers to that condition, and the '-en' means to make it so.

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