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mist

/mɪst/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A collection of very small water droplets suspended in the air, reducing visibility.

    - "The mist rose from the lake early in the morning."
    - "The hikers were unable to see the trail through the dense mist."
  • Verb Transitive

    To cover or surround with mist.

    - "The forest was misted by the morning dew."
    - "The photographer misted the window to create a soft focus effect."
Pronunciation
  1. /mɪst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mist
mist , prist , twist , persist , dist
Homophones
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  1. Mist (en) : A type of fabric with a loose weave.

  2. Mist (en) : A person who misunderstands or misinterprets.

Variants
List of all variants of mist that leads to same result
mist , mists , misted , misting , mist net , mist nets , love-in-a-mist , love-in-a-mists
Forms
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Present Participle: Misting, Gerund: To mist, Past Tense: Misted, Past Participle: Misted

Etymology
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Old English myste, mist, fog, from mysel, me, I + stān, stand, from stan, to stand.

Trivia
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  1. Mist is composed primarily of water droplets, but it can also contain other particles such as pollen, dust, and smoke.

  2. Mist can form in various ways, including through evaporation, condensation, and advection.

  3. Mist is an essential component of many natural processes, including the water cycle and photosynthesis.

Related Concepts
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  1. Fog: Mist and fog are similar in that they are both collections of water droplets suspended in the air, but fog is denser and usually forms closer to the ground.

  2. Misty: An adjective used to describe a situation or object that is covered in mist or has a damp, hazy appearance.

Culture
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Mist is a common element in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, mist is often used to set the mood and create a sense of mystery or suspense. In art, mist is frequently depicted in paintings, particularly landscapes. In music, mist is a recurring theme in songs, often symbolizing a veil of mystery or a longing for something unattainable.

How to Memorize "mist"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a foggy morning where the mist rises from the ground and covers the landscape.
    - Visualize yourself standing in a thick mist, unable to see more than a few feet in front of you.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mist' with the feeling of a damp, hazy morning.
    - Think of the word 'mist' as a synonym for 'fog' or 'dampness'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'mist' as 'My Story Is Shrouded Totally' to help remember its definition.
    - Use the acronym MIST to remember its meanings: Mist Is Small Tiny Droplets.

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