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Haze

noun

Haze is something in the air that makes the view unclear.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does Haze mean?

Haze is something in the air that makes the view unclear.

Dictionary definition

Mist, smoke, dust, or moisture in the air that makes things look unclear.

Example sentences

Haze in a sentence

easy

A light haze covered the lake.

medium

The mountains looked pale through the morning haze.

hard

The writer used haze to make the distant city seem soft and mysterious.

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Practice the meaning of Haze

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What is haze?

Practice 2

Which word is an antonym of haze?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses haze correctly?

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Haze

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HAYZ

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Synonyms

Words like Haze

mistA thin cloud of tiny water drops near the ground.
fogA thicker cloud near the ground that limits sight.
blurSomething that looks unclear.
Antonyms

Opposite words

clarityThe state of being clear and easy to see.
clear airAir without haze, smoke, or mist blocking the view.
Synonym practice

Want to practice haze synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "A light haze made the hills look blurry," then compare close word choices. Practice haze synonyms.

Word family

Haze word family

Base word

haze

adjective

hazy

Blurry or unclear because of haze or detail.

noun

haziness

The quality of being hazy or unclear.

Related words
Student support

Understand Haze

Hint for students

Haze is something in the air that makes the view unclear.

Common mix-up

Haze is not the same as clarity. Haze means haze is something in the air that makes the view unclear.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The mountains looked pale through the morning haze. Clue words: mountains, looked, pale. Underline clue words that show why haze fits instead of clarity. Now write one new sentence that shows haze without using the word haze. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show haze?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The mountains looked pale through the morning haze." Why does haze fit better than clarity?