dampen — to make something slightly wet or moist
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something slightly wet or moist
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæmpən/
Korean meaning: 축축하게 하다, 적시다
Korean pronunciation: 댐-펀 (강세: 댐)
Example Sentences
- The rain didn't dampen the wedding party - they just moved the dance floor indoors!
- Please dampen the sponge before cleaning the whiteboard.
- His sarcastic comments tend to dampen everyone's mood at meetings.
dampen
VERB//ˈdæmpən//
to make something slightly wet or moist
Water dampens a strong fire, reducing its intensity.
Dam pen drips and drops - making everything moist on top!
Dampen the mood, don’t let it happen — loud excitement fades as tension gets dampened.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle Dutch word 'dampen' meaning to smoke or steam, related to 'damp' (moisture or vapor). The word entered English in the 16th century from Low German/Dutch origins.
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📝Examples
“The rain didn't dampen the wedding party - they just moved the dance floor indoors!”
“Please dampen the sponge before cleaning the whiteboard.”
“His sarcastic comments tend to dampen everyone's mood at meetings.”
“She tried to dampen her excitement about the job interview, but couldn't hide her smile.”
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