Pronunciation: /djuː/

Definitions of dew

noun moisture that forms on surfaces during the night when the air is cooler

Example Sentences

A1 The morning dew glistened on the grass.

A2 The flowers were covered in dew after the rain.

B1 The farmer checked the dew on the crops before starting his day.

B2 The dew evaporated quickly under the hot sun.

C1 The dewdrops clung to the spider's web, creating a beautiful sight.

C2 The dewy morning air was refreshing as I took a walk in the garden.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The morning dew glistened on the grass.

A2 She likes to dew the plants early in the morning.

B1 The gardener dew the flowers to keep them hydrated.

B2 The farmer dew the crops before the sun rose.

C1 The groundskeeper meticulously dew the golf course every morning.

C2 The conservationist dew the endangered plant species to ensure their survival.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The grass was covered in dew in the morning.

A2 The dewy petals of the flowers glistened in the sunlight.

B1 The dew-covered spider web sparkled in the early light.

B2 The dew-kissed meadow looked magical in the dawn.

C1 The dew-laden branches hung low with the weight of moisture.

C2 The dew-infused air was cool and refreshing on the hike.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The grass was wet with dew in the morning.

A2 She walked barefoot on the dew-covered grass.

B1 The plants glistened with dew, reflecting the early morning sun.

B2 The dew softly coated the petals of the flowers, giving them a fresh appearance.

C1 The dew evaporated quickly as the sun rose higher in the sky.

C2 The dew gently clung to the leaves, providing moisture for the plants.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dew is wet in the morning.

A2 I love walking barefoot on the dew.

B1 The dew on the grass sparkled in the sunlight.

B2 She enjoyed the coolness of the dew on her skin.

C1 The dew glistened like diamonds in the early morning light.

C2 The dewdrops clung to the delicate petals of the flowers.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The grass was wet with dew.

A2 She woke up early to watch the sunrise over the dew-covered fields.

B1 The morning dew glistened on the petals of the flowers.

B2 The hikers set off early in the morning, their boots damp with dew.

C1 The garden was a magical sight in the early morning light, covered in a blanket of dew.

C2 The photographer captured the dew-kissed spiderwebs in exquisite detail.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I woke up early to see the dew on the grass.

A2 The flowers looked fresh with dew on them.

B1 The garden was covered in dew, making it look magical.

B2 The dew on the leaves glistened in the morning sunlight.

C1 The dew on the grass sparkled like diamonds in the early morning.

C2 The dew on the petals added a delicate beauty to the flower garden.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Dew! I can't believe how beautiful the flowers look in the morning.

A2 Dew, I forgot to bring my umbrella today.

B1 Dew, it's so refreshing to go for a walk early in the morning.

B2 Dew! The grass is so wet, I should have worn waterproof shoes.

C1 Dew, the mist in the valley creates a magical atmosphere at sunrise.

C2 Dew! The morning dew glistens like diamonds on the leaves.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dew on the grass sparkled in the morning sun.

A2 She wiped the dew off the car windshield before driving.

B1 The farmer woke up early to check the dew on the crops.

B2 The gardener knew the best time to water the plants was when the dew had evaporated.

C1 The photographer captured the dew drops on the flower petals in exquisite detail.

C2 The scientist studied the chemical composition of the dew to understand its formation process.

Examples of dew in a Sentence

formal The morning dew glistened on the grass as the sun rose.

informal I love walking through the dewy grass in the early morning.

slang Let's go chill in the dew before it dries up.

figurative Her words were like the refreshing dew on a parched soul.

Grammatical Forms of dew

past tense

dewed

plural

dews

comparative

dewier

superlative

dewiest

present tense

dews

future tense

will dew

perfect tense

have dewed

continuous tense

is dewing

singular

dew

positive degree

dew

infinitive

to dew

gerund

dewing

participle

dewed

Origin and Evolution of dew

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dew' originated from the Old English word 'dēaw' which is related to the Old High German word 'tou' and the Gothic word 'dau'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'dew' has retained its original meaning of moisture condensed from the atmosphere, especially at night, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe freshness or purity.