Background for moistening
BeDict Logo

moistening

/ˈmɔɪsənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɪstənɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make moist or moister.

Examples :

"The gardener was moistening the dry soil around the new plants with a watering can. "
environment nature process

Related Words

Illustration watering

watering verb

/ˈwɔtərɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtərɪŋ/

To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

"My mom is watering the flowers in the garden. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration gardener

gardener noun

/ˈɡɑːdnə/ /ˈɡɑɹdnɚ/

One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

Illustration judging

judging verb

/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒɪŋ/

To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on.

"A higher power will judge you after you are dead."

Illustration plants

plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

Illustration moister

moister adjective

/ˈmɔɪstər/ /ˈmɔɪstɚ/

Slightly wet; characterised by the presence of moisture, not dry; damp.

"The freshly watered soil felt moister than the dry patch beside it. "

Illustration weather

weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration become

become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

Illustration around

around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

Illustration progress

progress noun

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/

Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."