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mist

Pronunciation: [mɪst]

Word

Learn how to use mist in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “weather”

(noun) mist is very small water droplets in the air that make it hard to see far away. It often happens when the weather is cool and damp, creating a foggy look outside.

Example

In the early morning, the trees looked beautiful covered in mist.

Example

Even though the sun was shining, there was no mist to be seen today.

Example

Can you see the mountains through the mist?

Context: “covering”

(verb) to mist something means to cover it lightly with small drops of water. This can happen when you spray plants or when moisture gathers on a surface.

Example

I misted the plants in my garden to help them stay healthy.

Example

I forgot to mist the flowers, and they started to look wilted.

Example

Do you want me to mist the window to keep it from fogging up?

How to pronounce mist

Pronunciation: [mɪst]

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