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   mist

   /mɪst/

   noun

   • 1. 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; strictly, with visibility remaining above 1 km (1,100 yards)): "the peaks were shrouded in mist"
   • ▪ a condensed vapour settling in fine droplets on a surface: "a breeze cooled the mist of perspiration that had dampened her temples"
   • ▪ a haze or film over the eyes, especially caused by tears, and resulting in blurred vision: "Ruth saw most of the scene through a mist of tears"
   • ▪ used in reference to something that blurs one's perceptions or memory: "Sardinia's origins are lost in the mists of time"

   verb

   • 1. cover or become covered with mist: "the windows of the car were misted up with condensation"
   • ▪ (of a person's eyes) become covered with a film of tears causing blurred vision: "her eyes misted over with relief and joy"
   • ▪ spray (something, especially a plant) with a fine cloud of water droplets: "don't mist furry-leaved plants such as African violets"

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Greek omikhlē ‘mist, fog’.

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   What does mist mean?

   • : to become moist or blurred Noun We could barely see the shore through the mist. The hills were veiled in a fine mist. an issue clouded by mists of confusion Verb The plant should be misted regularly. It was misting when we arrived. My days begin with lakeside walks in the morning mist, followed by ecstatic dance at 6:45 a.m. and yoga at 11 a.m.

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   What is a mist in the air?

   • The mist you see in the air on a damp spring morning is similar to the mist you spray when you water your plants — it's made up of tiny water droplets. As a verb, mist means "to cover with mist," so you might mist your dry plants or watch your windows mist up in the rain.

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   What does mist look like when it rains?

   • Mist is a very dense water vapor, almost as thick as fog. Light rain can sometimes form a mist that makes it hard to see the road when you're driving. The mist you see in the air on a damp spring morning is similar to the mist you spray when you water your plants — it's made up of tiny water droplets.

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   What does mist over mean?

   • If someone's eyes mist, they cannot see easily because there are tears in their eyes. Her eyes misted with tears. [VERB] Mist over means the same as mist. His eyes misted over and he started to shake. [VERB PARTICLE] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 3. 5. 6. 7. Collins English Dictionary.

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   What does misting a window mean?

   • A bluish mist hung in the air. Mists and fog swirled about the road. If a piece of glass mists or is misted, it becomes covered with tiny drops of moisture, so that you cannot see through it easily. The windows misted, blurring the stark streetlight. [VERB] The temperature in the car was misting the window. [VERB noun]

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   Is Mist a fog or a vapor?

   • Accessed 06 Oct. 2024. loading examples... Mist is a very dense water vapor, almost as thick as fog. Light rain can sometimes form a mist that makes it hard to see the road when you're driving.

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     MIST translate: 霧, 霧（きり）. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   1. a thin fog resulting from condensation in the air near the earth's surface. 2. meteorology. such an atmospheric condition with a horizontal visibility of 1–2 kilometres. 3. a fine spray of any liquid, such as that produced by an aerosol container. 4. chemistry.

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   Learn the meaning of mist as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Mist can refer to water particles in the air, something that obscures understanding, or a drink of liquor.

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   Mist is a very dense water vapor, almost as thick as fog. Light rain can sometimes form a mist that makes it hard to see the road when you're driving. The mist you see in the air on a damp spring morning is similar to the mist you spray when you water your plants — it's made up of tiny water droplets. As a verb, mist means "to cover with mist ...

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   What does the noun mist mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun mist, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mist has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   Definitions of 'mist' 1. Mist consists of a large number of tiny drops of water in the air, which make it difficult to see very far. [...] 2. If a piece of glass mists or is misted, it becomes covered with tiny drops of moisture, so that you cannot see through it easily. [...] 2. Mist over and mist up mean the same as mist. [...] 3.

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    Learn the meaning of mist as a noun, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use mist in sentences and collocations, and how to distinguish it from fog and misty.