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Haze

Verb / heɪz / Another word for haze — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles

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Common collocations

  • thick haze
  • light haze
  • summer haze
  • winter haze
  • haze of dust
  • haze of smoke
  • haze of memory
  • haze of confusion

Word family

noun haze
verb haze
adjective hazy

Usage note

Haze typically refers to a reduction in visibility due to fine particles in the air, often associated with weather or pollution. It can also be used metaphorically for a state of confusion or vagueness.

Example sentences

  1. The haze from the forest fire made it difficult to breathe.
  2. The morning haze made the sunrise look even more beautiful.
  3. The pollution created a haze over the city.
  4. The heat caused the air to haze and distort the view.
  5. The haze of confusion lifted as he finally understood the instructions.

Quotes

  • "The sky was a bright, hazy blue, and the air was full of the clamor of birds."
  • "The sun, a fiery ball of red, hung low in the hazy sky."
  • "The haze of distance can make things seem so beautiful."

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