CEFR B2

mist

noun

Meaning

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility.

Examples

A dense mist rolled in from the sea, making driving hazardous.
The early morning mist gave the forest an eerie, mysterious atmosphere.

Synonyms: fog, haze, smog, vapor

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mist (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /mɪst/

Definition

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility.

Examples

A dense mist rolled in from the sea, making driving hazardous.
The early morning mist gave the forest an eerie, mysterious atmosphere.
We had to wait for the mist to clear before we could see the runway.

How to Use mist

mist up (phrasal verb): To become covered with a layer of condensed water droplets, reducing visibility. — "The car windows misted up due to the rain outside."
in a mist (prepositional phrase): In a state of confusion or unclear thinking. — "He seemed to be in a mist, unable to focus on the task at hand."

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