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mist

/mɪst/

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

Exemplos

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1

The morning mist covered the green fields near our house.

The light morning cloud layer covered the grassy areas near home.

2

Visibility at the airport was slightly reduced by a light sea mist.

The ability to see at the airport was lower because of water vapor from the sea.

3

The mist on the lake looks really cool in the photos.

The thin cloud over the water looks very nice in the pictures.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
mist
Verb
mist
Advérbio
mistily
Adjetivo
misty
Relacionado
mistiness
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Mister' spray bottle that you use for plants; it creates a fine 'mist' of water.

Quiz rápido

The sun came out and the ____ finally disappeared from the valley.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: mist

Exemplos

1

The morning mist covered the green fields near our house.

everyday

The light morning cloud layer covered the grassy areas near home.

2

Visibility at the airport was slightly reduced by a light sea mist.

formal

The ability to see at the airport was lower because of water vapor from the sea.

3

The mist on the lake looks really cool in the photos.

informal

The thin cloud over the water looks very nice in the pictures.

4

Mist is formed when water vapor condenses into tiny liquid droplets in the air.

academic

Mist is created when gas turns into small water drops in the atmosphere.

5

The construction team reported that heavy mist delayed the start of work.

business

The workers said that thick water vapor made them start work later.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
mist
Verb
mist
Advérbio
mistily
Adjetivo
misty
Relacionado
mistiness

Colocações comuns

morning mist mist that appears early in the day
heavy mist very thick mist that is hard to see through
the mist clears when the mist disappears so you can see again
sea mist mist that comes from the ocean
rolling mist mist that moves quickly across the ground

Frases Comuns

lost in a mist

to be confused or unable to see the truth

mist up

when glass or glasses become covered in small water drops

through the mist

being able to see something behind the thin cloud

Frequentemente confundido com

mist vs fog

Fog is much thicker and reduces visibility to less than 1 kilometer, while mist is thinner.

mist vs haze

Haze is caused by dust, smoke, or heat, whereas mist is caused by water droplets.

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Notas de uso

Use 'mist' to describe a light, often beautiful or mysterious weather condition. It is very common to use it when talking about mountains, forests, or the sea.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'fog' for everything, but 'mist' is the correct word if you can still see more than 1000 meters away.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Mister' spray bottle that you use for plants; it creates a fine 'mist' of water.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English word 'mist', meaning darkness or cloudiness, related to the Dutch word for fog.

Padrões gramaticais

Commonly used as an uncountable noun (There is a lot of mist) Can be used as a countable noun in the plural to describe layers (The mists of time) Used with 'in' (walking in the mist)
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Contexto cultural

In British literature and films, mist is often used to create a spooky or magical atmosphere in the countryside.

Quiz rápido

The sun came out and the ____ finally disappeared from the valley.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: mist

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weather

A1

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snowy

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clear

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A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

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Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

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extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

frost

A1

Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms on surfaces, such as grass or windows, when the temperature drops below freezing. It usually appears during clear, cold nights and melts when the sun comes up.

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