Word: Mist

Pronunciation

/mɪst/

Definitions

• Noun: A visible suspension of fine water droplets in the air near or close to the ground, typically resulting from cool air passing over a warmer surface such as a lake or after rain. For example: “The morning mist obscured the view across the valley.”

  • Verb: (transitive) To cover or envelop with or as if with mist. For example: “Mist draped over the hills early in the morning.”

Phrases

• “In the mist”: Describes something happening or being within an area covered by mist.
• “Through the mist”: Refers to navigating or seeing something unclearly due to the presence of mist.
• “A mist of confusion”: A metaphorical use, suggesting a state of confusion or vagueness akin to a physical mist.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The dense mist made driving conditions hazardous.”
• Verb: “Fog misted the windshield, making it difficult to see the road ahead.”

Synonyms

• Fog
• Vapor
• Sprinkle
• Haze
• Murk
• Drizzle (when used in the context of ‘to mist’ meaning lightly wetting something)
• Aerosol (in scientific contexts referring to a fine water spray)