haze

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition of reduced visibility caused by suspended particles or water vapor in the air.

  - "The haze made it difficult to see the mountains."
  - "There was a thick haze over the city due to industrial pollution."

• Noun

  A state of confusion or uncertainty.

  - "He was in a haze after the shocking news."
  - "The haze of war left many soldiers disoriented."

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Pronunciation

1. /heɪz/
   
   
   
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2. /heɪz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with haze
braze , blaze , maze

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Homophones

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1. Haze (English) : Condition of reduced visibility
   

2. Haze (Australian Rules Football) : A tactic where players intentionally obstruct opponents
   

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Variants

List of all variants of haze that leads to same result
haze , hazes , hazed , hazer , hazers , hazing

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Etymology

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Old English hagas, hagaz, meaning 'fog, mist'.

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Trivia

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1. Haze can be measured using the Visibility Trends Program, which monitors air quality and visibility conditions.

2. The term 'haze' is also used in astronomy to describe the scattering of light in the Earth's atmosphere, which can obscure the view of stars and planets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fog: A type of haze caused by water droplets in the air.

2. Smog: A type of haze caused by a combination of smoke and fog.

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Culture

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In literature, haze is often used to describe atmospheric conditions, such as fog or smog, which can create a sense of mystery or suspense. In art, hazy landscapes or scenes can evoke feelings of tranquility or nostalgia.

How to Memorize "haze"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a foggy morning with limited visibility. Visualize the particles suspended in the air, making it difficult to see clearly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'haze' with 'fog' or 'mist'. Remember that it refers to a condition of reduced visibility caused by particles or water vapor in the air.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Hazy air, reduced vision' to help remember the definition of haze.

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