dew
dew Lexical Profile
dew Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces outdoors at night or in the early morning when atmospheric vapor condenses.
"The grass was still wet with morning dew when we set out on our hike."
Any beaded liquid, such as sweat or tears, or something perceived as fresh, pure, and restorative like morning moisture.
"A cold dew of perspiration formed on his forehead as he waited for the exam results."
• verb
To wet or moisten lightly with or as if with droplets of condensed moisture.
"Tears of relief dewed her eyelashes as she read the letter."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'dew' (condensed moisture) with its homophones 'do' (to perform an action) and 'due' (owed or expected at a certain time).
• Rhymes for dew
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'dēaw', derived from Proto-Germanic '*dawaz' and ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root '*dheu-' meaning 'to flow' or 'to run'.