🌫️dust

noun, verb
/dʌst/

Meaning

fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles
fine particles of matter; dry earth or other matter in fine particles
fine particles of matter; dirt in the form of powder

Example Sentences

The old books were covered in dust.

The old books were covered with a thick layer of dust.

She cleaned the dust from the old books.

Example Expressions

bite the dust

Synonyms

powder, dirt, particles, debris
Entry 1
powder, dirt, particles, debris
Entry 2
powder, particles, debris, dirt
Entry 3
dirt, powder, particles

Antonyms

cleanliness, purity, freshness, clarity
Entry 1
cleanliness, purity
Entry 2
cleanliness, purity, freshness, clarity
Entry 3
cleanliness, purity

Collocations

dust storm, dust off, dust particles, dust cloud, collect dust, bite the dust
Entry 1
dust storm, dust off, dust particles, dust cloud
Entry 2
dust particles, collect dust, dust storm
Entry 3
dust storm, dust off, bite the dust

More Example Sentences

The air is full of dust today.

The room is free from dust now.

The floor is covered with dust.

The device was damaged by dust.

I would like to learn more about your industry.

The impact of AI will vary across different industries.

We should throw rubbish in the dustbin, not on the street.

Industries must be held more strictly accountable for environmental pollution.

I am currently working in the software industry and looking for new opportunities.

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, we need to update both our skills and mindset.

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