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The air felt humid after the rain.
What does Humid mean?
Humid means the air feels damp.
Dictionary definition
Humid means the air has a lot of moisture or water vapor in it.
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Humid in a sentence
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Humid weather can make the day feel warmer.
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A humid greenhouse helps some plants grow well.
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What does humid mean?
Having damp or moist air matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to humid?
Humid air feels damp.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for humid?
Dry is the opposite of humid.
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Humid
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hyoo · mid · strongest beat: hyoo
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WordHumid.
Partadjective.
MeaningHumid means the air feels damp.
ExampleExample: The air felt humid after the rain.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hyoo · mid
- Strongest beat
- hyoo
- Ending
- mid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hyoo.
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Humid word family
Base word
humid
noun
humidity
The amount of moisture in the air.
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Hint for students
Humid means the air has a lot of moisture or water vapor in it. It often feels sticky or damp.
Common mix-up
Humid is not the same as hot. Air can be humid and cool, or hot and dry.
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Write one sentence that shows humid without using the word humid. Model sentence: The air felt damp and sticky, and the windows fogged up. Clue words: damp, sticky, windows fogged up Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show moist air that feels damp or sticky?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The air felt humid after the rain, and our shirts stuck to us." Why does humid fit better than dry?
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