mist

🇺🇸 /mɪst/ 🇬🇧 /mɪst/
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noun
R

A thin cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see.

The morning mist made it hard to see the road ahead.

R

A fine spray of liquid, like from a can.

She used a mist from a can to water the plants.

verb
R

To become covered with tiny water drops, making it hard to see through.

The cold air made the windows mist over.

R

To fill with tears, or to make eyes fill with tears.

Her eyes began to mist as she listened to the sad story.

R

To spray something with a fine liquid.

He misted the plants with water to keep them fresh.

translation

n. A thin cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see.; A fine spray of liquid, like from a can.
v. To become covered with tiny water drops, making it hard to see through.; To fill with tears, or to make eyes fill with tears.; To spray something with a fine liquid.

Word Forms

Plural mists
Progressive misting
Past misted
Perfect misted
3rd Present mists