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dust
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- pronunciation:
- duhst
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- bite the dust
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
dry, fine particles of soil or other substances.
The horsed kicked up a cloud of dust.
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| definition 2: |
fine particles of substances that are found in the air.
She studied the dust in the air, visible within the stream of sunlight coming through her window. |
| definition 3: |
the ultimate state of matter or of human beings that results from decay.
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| definition 4: |
the top layer of the earth's surface; ground.
- similar words:
- soil
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| definition 5: |
that which is worthless.
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| definition 6: |
commotion; uproar.
He can't go home until the dust settles. |
| related words: |
earth |
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| phrase: |
bite the dust |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dusts, dusting, dusted |
| definition 1: |
to clean dust from.
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| definition 2: |
to cover with dust or other fine, powdery substance.
The gymnast dusted her hands with chalk. |
| definition 3: |
to scatter over like dust.
Stars dusted the sky. |
| related words: |
sprinkle |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to remove dust from household furnishings.
I must dust tomorrow. |
| definition 2: |
to put powder or dust on oneself or on an object.
She dusted with sweet-smelling powder. |
| related words: |
sprinkle |
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