haze (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /heɪz/

Definition

A dense, obscuring mist or smoke in the atmosphere, often caused by pollution, dust, or natural phenomena like fires.

Examples

• A thick haze hung over the city, obscuring the distant mountains.

• The heat caused a shimmering haze to rise from the asphalt.

• Visibility was reduced to a few meters due to the dense fog and haze.

How to Use haze

in a haze (prepositional phrase)

In a state of confusion or mental obscurity. — "He was in a haze after waking up from surgery."

haze over (phrasal verb)

To become covered or obscured by haze. — "The mountains began to haze over as the day grew warmer."

Synonyms of haze

Words with a similar meaning to haze:

• mist
• fog
• smog
• murk

Antonyms of haze

Words with the opposite meaning to haze:

• clarity
• clear sky

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