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dew

[djuː]

dew Definition

tiny drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night.

Using dew: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dew" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The grass was covered in dew this morning.

  • Example

    The spider's web was glistening with dew.

  • Example

    The flowers were wet with dew.

dew Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dew

  • the temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and dew forms

    Example

    The dew point is an important factor in predicting weather conditions.

  • a single drop of dew

    Example

    The dewdrops on the leaves looked like diamonds in the sunlight.

  • dewy-eyed

    showing innocence or naivety

    Example

    She looked at him with dewy-eyed admiration.

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Summary: dew in Brief

The term 'dew' [djuː] refers to tiny drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night. It is often seen on grass, flowers, and spider webs. The phrase 'dew point' refers to the temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and dew forms.

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