dust

Meanings

• noun

  Fine particles of matter that are suspended in air or other fluids.

  - "The sun rose, casting long shadows on the ground as the wind stirred up a cloud of dust."
  - "The old books in the attic were covered in a layer of dust."
  - "The construction site was filled with the smell of fresh concrete and the sight of piles of dust."

• noun

  A state of inactivity or neglect.

  - "The old computer gathered dust in the corner of the room."
  - "The project was put on hold, gathering dust."
  - "The abandoned town had a dusty, forgotten feel to it."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʌst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dust
crust , rust , just , pust , hust

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Variants

List of all variants of dust that leads to same result
dust , dustless , dustlike , dusts , dusted , dusting , dust bowl , dust bowls , dust bunnies , dust bunny , dust devil , dust devils , dust jacket , dust jackets , dust mite , dust mites , dust mop , dust mops , dust off , dusted off , dusting off , dusts off , dust storm , dust storms

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Etymology

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Old English 'dus', from 'du' meaning 'thick' plus '-st' meaning 'particle'.

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Trivia

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1. Dust is made up of a variety of particles, including soil, pollen, and human skin cells.

2. Dust can travel long distances in the atmosphere and can be carried across continents.

3. The ancient Egyptians used dust from the Sahara Desert to make their mummies.

4. Dust can be used in various industries, such as glassmaking and electronics manufacturing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soil: Dust is a type of fine soil or sediment.

2. Air pollution: Dust can contribute to air pollution and can be harmful to health.

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Culture

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In literature, dust is often used as a symbol of neglect, decay, or the passage of time. In art, it can be used to create textures or to represent the passage of time.

How to Memorize "dust"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cloud of fine particles floating in the air or a layer of particles covering an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dust' with the feeling of neglect or decay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'dust' is a type of 'du'st, or thick particle.

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