How Do You Spell DEW?

Pronunciation: [djˈuː] (IPA)

The word "dew" is a common term used to describe the water droplets that form on surfaces during the night. In terms of pronunciation, "dew" is transcribed as /djuː/. The initial "d" sound is followed by the "yoo" sound, represented by the letter "u", and ending with the long "oo" sound represented by the letter "o". The spelling of "dew" follows the standard English spelling rules, with the letter "e" following the letter "w" to create the long "oo" sound.

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DEW Meaning and Definition

  1. Dew is a noun that refers to the moisture that forms on the surface of objects and plants during the early morning or evening hours when the air is cool. It occurs when water vapor in the air comes into contact with a surface that has cooled down, causing the water vapor to condense and turn into liquid form.

    The process of dew formation starts when the temperature drops, usually during the night, and reaches the dew point, which is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated with water vapor. As the temperature continues to lower, the moisture in the air condenses and forms tiny droplets on surfaces such as grass blades, leaves, flowers, or even man-made objects like car windshields or windows.

    Dew is often associated with clear weather conditions, as clouds tend to act as a blanket, preventing the cooling of surfaces and reducing the likelihood of dew formation. However, it can also occur on cloudy nights if certain conditions are met.

    Dew provides essential moisture to plants, especially in arid regions, as it can be absorbed by their leaves and roots. It plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by aiding in the hydration and survival of various organisms, including insects and small animals. Additionally, dew can create a visually appealing scenery, particularly when it attaches to delicate spiderwebs or sparkles in the sunlight.

    Overall, dew is the result of atmospheric moisture condensing onto surfaces due to temperature changes, and it has ecological and aesthetic significance.

  2. • The moisture deposited on the surface of the ground from the air in the evening, due to the more rapid cooling of the earth's surface.
    • To wet as with dew; to moisten.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for DEW *

  • dw 42.8571428%
  • deww 28.5714285%

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Etymology of DEW

The word "dew" comes from Middle English and is believed to have originated from Old English "dēaw". This Old English word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "*dawwaz", and the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European root "*dheu-", meaning "to run, flow". The concept of dew being a liquid that forms on surfaces overnight influenced the naming of the word.

Idioms with the word DEW

  • (mountain) dew The idiom "(mountain) dew" typically refers to a slang term for moonshine or homemade alcohol, especially in rural or Appalachian areas of the United States.
  • shake the dew off the lily The idiom "shake the dew off the lily" has several possible definitions, but most commonly it refers to the act of urinating, especially for males. It originates from the imagery of shaking droplets of dew off the petals of a flower, symbolizing the shaking off or removal of urine after relieving oneself.
  • dog-dew
  • knock the dew off the lily

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Conjugate verb Dew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dewed
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you dew
we let´s dew

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dew

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

dewed

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dewing
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we had been dewing
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PRESENT

I dew
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dewing
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we are dewing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dewing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dewed
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dewing
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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