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UK/["/dʌst/"]/US/["/dʌst/"]/

Meaning of Dust

In simple words: Very small, dry pieces of dirt or other substances.

Dust in a sentence

  • I need to clean the dust off the shelves.
  • The old book was covered in a thick layer of dust.
  • After the storm, there was dust everywhere outside.
  • The farmer used a machine to dust the crops with pesticide.
  • She decided to dust the furniture before the guests arrived.

How to use Dust

Use 'dust' in contexts related to cleaning or describing dirty surfaces. It is not usually used in a formal context, more in everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

dust + object

Memory hint

Imagine a dusty shelf where a book is waiting to be dusted off.

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Collocations with Dust

Synonyms for Dust

Opposites of Dust

Common mistakes with Dust

  • Confused with 'dust' as a verb and a noun
  • Incorrectly using 'dusts' as a plural form
  • Not using 'dust off' when referring to removing dust

Compare Dust with Powder, Dirt, Residue, Filth

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Frequently asked questions about Dust

What does Dust mean?

Very small, dry pieces of dirt or other substances.

What is the definition of Dust?

a fine powder that consists of very small pieces of sand, earth, etc.

How do you use Dust in a sentence?

I need to clean the dust off the shelves.

Can you give another example of Dust?

The old book was covered in a thick layer of dust.

What are synonyms for Dust?

Common alternatives include powder, dirt, grime, residue, filth.

What is the opposite of Dust?

Opposite meanings include clean, polish, shine.

What words go with Dust?

It commonly pairs with fine, airborne, radioactive, cloud, layer, particle, collect, gather, be covered in, lie, coat something, cover something, cloud, grain, mote, fine, airborne, radioactive, cloud, layer, particle, collect, gather, be covered in, lie, coat something, cover something, cloud, grain, mote, fine, airborne, radioactive, cloud, layer, particle, collect, gather, be covered in, lie, coat something, cover something, cloud, grain, mote.

What are common mistakes when using Dust?

Confused with 'dust' as a verb and a noun Incorrectly using 'dusts' as a plural form Not using 'dust off' when referring to removing dust

How do you pronounce Dust?

US: /["/dʌst/"]/, UK: /["/dʌst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dust?

Use 'dust' in contexts related to cleaning or describing dirty surfaces. It is not usually used in a formal context, more in everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Dust?

"Dust" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.