Simple meaning
What does Dust mean?
Dust is fine dry dirt on surfaces.
Dictionary definition
very small dry particles that settle on surfaces.
Example sentences
Dust in a sentence
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We learned the meaning of dust in our vocabulary notebook.
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The reading passage used dust while describing everyday home tasks.
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In class discussion, we compared how dust appears in stories, forms, and practical life vocabulary.
Synonyms
Words like Dust
itemClose in meaning in many contexts.
objectClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
absenceHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
emptyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Dust word family
Base word
dust
noun
dust
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does dust mean?
DUST means dust is fine dry dirt on surfaces.
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