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STEAM Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word steam. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word steam. (close relations)
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boiling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

• cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

adverb

• passionately or agitatedly

breath
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

• the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration

• a short respite

• an indirect suggestion

• a slight movement of the air

cloud
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

• a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

• out of touch with reality

• a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

• suspicion affecting your reputation

• a group of many things in the air or on the ground

verb

• make overcast or cloudy

• make less visible or unclear

• billow up in the form of a cloud

• make gloomy or depressed

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make less clear

• colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

• make milky or dull

condensation
nounn
noun

• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams

• the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state

• atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• a shortened version of a written work

• the act of increasing the density of something

emission
nounn
noun

• the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

• a substance that is emitted or released

• the release of electrons from parent atoms

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)

evaporation
nounn
noun

• the process of becoming a vapor

• the process of extracting moisture

exhalation
nounn
noun

• exhaled breath

• the act of expelling air from the lungs

fog
verb, nounv, n
noun

• droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

• an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

• confusion characterized by lack of clarity

verb

• make less visible or unclear

fume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

verb

• be mad, angry, or furious

• emit a cloud of fine particles

• treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests

• be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

gaseous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• existing as or having characteristics of a gas

haze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

• confusion characterized by lack of clarity

verb

• become hazy, dull, or cloudy

• harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions

hot
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

• (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm

adjective satellite

• characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

• (color) bold and intense

• sexually excited or exciting

• recently stolen or smuggled

• very fast; capable of quick response and great speed

• wanted by the police

• producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

• performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy

• very popular or successful

• very unpleasant or even dangerous

• newest or most recent

• having or bringing unusually good luck

• very good; often used in the negative

• made recently

• having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm

• of a seeker; very near to the object sought

• having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity

• charged or energized with electricity

• marked by excited activity

jet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

• the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

• a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation

• atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward

• street names for ketamine

• an artificially produced flow of water

adjective satellite

• of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

verb

• issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth

• fly a jet plane

mist
nounn
noun

• a thin fog with condensation near the ground

verb

• become covered with mist

• make less visible or unclear

• spray finely or cover with mist

moist
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slightly wet

plume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

• a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

• the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• be proud of

• deck with a plume

• clean with one's bill

• form a plume

• dress or groom with elaborate care

smoke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

• a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion

• an indication of some hidden activity

• something with no concrete substance

• tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder

• street names for marijuana

• the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

• (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity

verb

• inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes

• emit a cloud of fine particles

steaming
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• (used of heat) extremely

adjective satellite

• filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

vapor
nounn
noun

• a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

• the process of becoming a vapor

vaporization
verb, nounv, n
noun

• annihilation by vaporizing something

• the process of becoming a vapor

Best Hypernyms For STEAM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for steam, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
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Phrases (7)
come upgive offgive outgo upmake cleanmove upsee red

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