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wisped


Meanings
  • Verb

    To move or drift away gently, especially in the form of a light breeze or a slight mist.

    - "The leaves wisped off the trees as the wind blew."
    - "The mist wisped around the edges of the lake."
    - "The smoke wisped up from the fire."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with wisped
misled , persisted , persevered , resided , perspired
Homophones
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  1. Wisped (en) : A type of cake or pastry.


Variants
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wisp , wisped , wisping , wisps
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to blow' or 'to breathe' in Old English.


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  1. The word 'wisped' is often used to describe the soft, gentle movements of various elements such as wind, mist, and smoke.

  2. The word 'wisped' comes from the Old English word 'wispian', which means 'to blow' or 'to breathe'.

  3. The word 'wisped' is often used interchangeably with the word 'wisp'. However, 'wisp' is actually a separate word that means 'a bundle of straw or other material'.

  4. In some parts of the world, 'wisped' is used to describe the soft, delicate sound of raindrops hitting the ground.

  5. The word 'wisped' is also used in the context of cooking to describe the way that certain foods, such as cakes or pastries, are prepared and served.


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  1. Aeration: The process of allowing air to enter the soil to promote growth and improve drainage.

  2. Evaporation: The process by which a liquid turns into a gas or vapor.


Culture
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In literature, 'wisped' has been used to describe the soft, gentle movements of various elements such as wind, mist, and smoke.

How to Memorize "wisped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a gentle breeze blowing through a forest, causing the leaves to wisper and rustle.
    - Visualize a misty morning where the mist wisps around the trees and bushes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wisped' with gentle, soft movements.
    - Think of the word 'wisper' and the soft, quiet sound it makes. Apply the same concept to 'wisped'.

  3. mnemonics

    - WISP = Wind, Ice, Snow, and Powder (the four elements associated with 'wisped' movements).
    - WISP = Whispering In Soft Patterns.


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