dew
noun
moisture condensed from the atmosphere, especially at night, and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface.
dewed
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past participleof dew.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dew.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dewnounmoisture condensed from the atmosphere, especially at night, and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface.
Example Sentences
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In the Philippines a native combo dewed the eyes of the crew of an LST with a proud performance of Stardust.
From Time Magazine Archive
I crammed my ribbon tie in my vest pocket and unbuttoned my collar, wiping at the clammy sweat dewed on my neck.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
The sky is pale blue there, dewed with yellow.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
In the corner of my eye, I could only see a hint of him—eyes as incandescently blue as the heart of fire, a briar of dark hair dewed with lagoon water.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
A cold sweat dewed on my neck as I descended the stairs.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
