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dew  –  due:

[the same pronunciation]

(A ‘dewdrop’ is a drop of dew seen mostlyon the leaves of plants and tree early in the morning.)

(‘mountain dew’ is the brand name of a popular soft drink)

“Dew” means ‘the small drops of water that form on cold smooth surfaces during clod nights’, ['DEW', always in capital letters, is the abbreviation of "distant early warning".] {‘dew claw’ is an extra toe (finger-like growth) on some animals’ paws}

dewdrops on a leaf

e.g.

The grass in the garden is still wet with last night’s dew.

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“Due” means ‘owed or owing as a debt; proper, enough; expected, supposed to, etc.’; ‘due to’ means ‘because of, caused by’

e.g.

A lot of money was due to him. [debt]

She drives her new car with due care and attention. [care that is needed/required]

The next bus to the city is due here at noon. [expected, supposed to be]

His illness is due to heavy smoking. [because of, as a result of]

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