How Do You Spell MOISTEN?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔ͡ɪstən] (IPA)

The word "moisten" is spelled with the letter group "oi" which makes the /ɔɪ/ diphthong sound, followed by the letter "s" and the suffix "-en". The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription of "moisten" is /ˈmɔɪs(ə)n/, where the first syllable has the /m/ sound, the /ɔɪ/ diphthong sound in the second syllable, and the /s(ə)n/ sound in the final syllable. This word means to make something slightly wet, damp or to add moisture to it.

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MOISTEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Moisten is a verb that refers to the act of making something or causing something to become damp or slightly wet. It implies the addition or spreading of a liquid substance onto a dry surface, thereby making it more moist or less dry. This can be achieved by applying water, a liquid, or any other dampening agent to alleviate dryness or to enhance the level of moisture in an object or area.

    The process of moistening involves the introduction of moisture onto a surface gently and uniformly, without overwhelming or saturating it completely. It generally implies a light or mild wetness, aiming to provide a balanced level of dampness that ensures proper hydration or suppleness, without making something excessively wet or soaked.

    Moistening is often done to prevent or alleviate dryness, enhance the texture, or facilitate a particular process. For instance, gardening enthusiasts moisten the soil to support healthy plant growth and hydration. Similarly, bakers might moisten dough to prevent it from becoming too dry and crumbly during the kneading process. In a broader context, moistening can also describe the sensation of making dry skin or lips more hydrated and softer by applying moisturizers or lip balms.

    Overall, the act of moistening involves the introduction of a small amount of liquid to increase the moisture content of an object or surface, promoting a desired effect such as hydration, texture improvement, or alleviation of dryness.

  2. To wet in a small degree; to damp.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MOISTEN

The word moisten derives from the Middle English word moiste(n) which originated from the Old French term moiste meaning dim, wet, or moist. This Old French term itself can be traced back to the Latin word musteus meaning wet. Ultimately, it is derived from the Latin word mustus which translates to new wine.

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Conjugate verb Moisten

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have moistened
you would have moistened
he/she/it would have moistened
we would have moistened
they would have moistened
I would have moisten
you would have moisten
he/she/it would have moisten
we would have moisten
they would have moisten

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been moistening
you would have been moistening
he/she/it would have been moistening
we would have been moistening
they would have been moistening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would moisten
you would moisten
he/she/it would moisten
we would moisten
they would moisten

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be moistening
you would be moistening
he/she/it would be moistening
we would be moistening
they would be moistening

FUTURE

I will moisten
you will moisten
he/she/it will moisten
we will moisten
they will moisten

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be moistening
you will be moistening
he/she/it will be moistening
we will be moistening
they will be moistening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have moistened
you will have moistened
he/she/it will have moistened
we will have moistened
they will have moistened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been moistening
you will have been moistening
he/she/it will have been moistening
we will have been moistening
they will have been moistening

IMPERATIVE

you moisten
we let´s moisten

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to moisten

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was moistening
you were moistening
he/she/it was moistening
we were moistening
they were moistening

PAST PARTICIPLE

moistened

PAST PERFECT

I had moistened
you had moistened
he/she/it had moistened
we had moistened
they had moistened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been moistening
you had been moistening
he/she/it had been moistening
we had been moistening
they had been moistening

PRESENT

I moisten
you moisten
he/she/it moistens
we moisten
they moisten

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am moistening
you are moistening
he/she/it is moistening
we are moistening
they are moistening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

moistening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have moistened
you have moistened
he/she/it has moistened
we have moistened
they have moistened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been moistening
you have been moistening
he/she/it has been moistening
we have been moistening
they have been moistening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it moisten

SIMPLE PAST

I moistened
you moistened
he/she/it moistened
we moistened
they moistened

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