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dew

dew [ doo ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. water droplets on cool outdoor surfaces: moisture from the air that has condensed as tiny drops on outdoor objects and surfaces that have cooled, especially during the night

2. small drops: drops of moisture of any kind, e.g. tears or sweat ( literary )

3. freshness and purity: a fresh and pure or refreshing quality in something ( literary )



plural noun dews 
Definition:
 
dewdrops: drops of dew ( literary )



transitive verb  (past and past participle dewed, present participle dew·ing, 3rd person present singular dews)
Definition:
 
coat something with dew: to coat or moisten something with drops of dew ( literary )

[ Old English dēaw< Germanic]

Spelling Note

dew, do, or due? Do not confuse the spelling of dew, do, and due, which sound similar. Dew is chiefly used as a noun, denoting droplets of moisture, as in the morning dew on the grass. Do is a very common verb with a wide range of meanings, principally "perform an action" (as in do the housework), and is occasionally used as a noun (as in dos and don'ts). Due is used as an adjective, meaning "expected," "ready," "appropriate," or "owed" (as in due for promotion, after due consideration), or as a noun denoting something due (as in give him his due, pay your dues).

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