damp — slightly wet; containing some moisture
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: slightly wet; containing some moisture
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæmp/
Example Sentences
- My socks are still damp from yesterday's puddle adventure.
- The damp basement smells like a forgotten cheese sandwich.
- Please use a damp cloth to wipe the computer screen gently.
damp
ADJECTIVE[/dæmp/]
slightly wet; containing some moisture
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'damp' meaning vapor or steam, related to Old High German 'dampf'. The word entered English in the 15th century, originally referring to moisture or vapor before extending to the adjective meaning slightly wet.
Breakdown
damp (single morpheme, not further decomposable in English; from Germanic root meaning vapor/steam)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My socks are still damp from yesterday's puddle adventure.”
“The damp basement smells like a forgotten cheese sandwich.”
“Please use a damp cloth to wipe the computer screen gently.”
“The cold, damp weather made everyone want to stay indoors.”
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