Definitions
Dewy is an adjective that describes something covered with dew, which is moisture that forms on surfaces during the night.
Example
The grass was dewy in the morning.
Example
The flowers looked fresh and dewy after the rain.
Dewey is an adjective that refers to the Dewey Decimal System, which is a library classification system used to organize books by subject.
Example
The library uses the Dewey system to organize its collection of books.
Example
I had to learn the Dewey Decimal System for my research paper.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of dewy as describing something wet or moist, like dew on grass. - For Dewey, remember that it refers to the Dewey Decimal System used in libraries.
Remember this!
Remember, dewy describes something moist, while Dewey refers to the library classification system.
