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Haze

UK //heɪz// US //heɪz// Pronunciation

Definition

A slight obscuration of the air caused by fine suspended particles.

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In simple words: A thick mist in the air that makes it hard to see.

Examples

• The view was limited due to the morning haze over the hills.
• After the wildfires, the haze made the entire city feel eerie.
• We could barely see the road through the thick haze of the late afternoon.
• As the sun rose, the haze began to lift, revealing the beautiful landscape.
• The photographer captured the soft ambiance of the sunset through the haze.

Usage notes

Use 'haze' when describing poor visibility due to moisture or pollution. It's not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of haze as a 'maze' of fog that you can't see through.

Collocations

• thick haze
• air quality and haze
• haze of smoke
• haze at sunrise
• haze causing visibility issues

Synonyms

• fog
• mist
• smog
• blur
• cloudiness

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'haze' with 'fog' - haze is less dense.
• Using 'haze' inappropriately to refer to emotional states.
• Mixing it up with 'hazy' when describing something unclear.