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Definition mist in British English

mist noun

noun
/mɪst/
1

a mass of small drops of water in the air close to the ground

Example

The early morning mist was clearing to reveal a glorious day.

Example

The whole coast became shrouded in a thick mist.

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1.1

small drops of a particular liquid that are in the air

Example

a mist of perfume

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2

something that makes it difficult for you to see

Example

a mist of tears

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2.1

something that makes it difficult for you to understand something

Example

a mist of emotion

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Definition mist in British English