dusted

Meanings

• The act of making something appear covered or coated with a thin layer of dust.

  - "After the long vacation, the furniture in the living room was dusted."
  - "The antique clock was carefully dusted before being put on display."
  - "The cleaning lady dusted all the knick-knacks on the mantelpiece."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dusted
hymes , chimes , crimes , rhymes

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Homophones

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1. homophones
   

2. humans
   

3. hummus
   

4. hymns
   

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Variants

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dust , dusted , dusting , dusts , dust off , dusted off , dusting off , dusts off

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'dust' are 'dusted' and 'dusted', respectively. These forms can be used to describe the act of making something appear covered or coated with a thin layer of dust, or the state of being covered in a layer of dust.

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Etymology

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From Old English 'dustian' meaning 'to powder, to pulverize'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dust mite: A microscopic arachnid that thrives in warm and humid environments. Dust mites feed on organic matter, including dead skin cells, hair, and other debris. They are a common indoor allergen, and exposure to dust mites and their allergens can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, including asthma and allergic rhinitis.

2. Dust jacket: A protective cover made of paper, plastic, or fabric, that is designed to fit over the binding of a book. Dust jackets serve the dual purpose of protecting the book from dust, dirt, and other environmental hazards, as well as from accidental damage caused by handling the book. In addition, dust jackets can also enhance the visual appeal of the book, by featuring attractive and eye-catching designs, illustrations, and graphics on the cover, which can help to attract the attention of potential readers and collectors, and encourage them to pick up the book and explore its contents.

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Culture

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In literature and art, dusted can refer to an object or scene that has a layer of dust covering it. This can be used to convey a sense of neglect, abandonment, or even nostalgia. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the protagonist Scout describes the dilapidated house of their reclusive neighbor Boo Radley as being 'dusted' with cobwebs. Similarly, in the painting 'The Persistence of Memory' by Salvador Dali, the melting clocks are depicted as being covered in a layer of dust, which adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the painting.

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