swamp — an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh
Pronunciation (IPA): /swɑːmp/
Korean meaning: 습지, 늪지대
Korean pronunciation: **스**왐프
Example Sentences
- My phone died right when I was swamped with work calls - Murphy's Law in action!
- The new intern was swamped with coffee orders on his first day.
- Scientists are studying the biodiversity of this ancient swamp ecosystem.
swamp
NOUN//swɑːmp//
an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh
an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh
The swamp stopped our camp with one red stamp!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 미국 식민지 시대에 네덜란드어 'somp'에서 유래되었습니다. 네덜란드 정착민들이 습지가 많은 지역을 표현하기 위해 사용한 단어가 영어로 흡수되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My phone died right when I was swamped with work calls - Murphy's Law in action!”
“The new intern was swamped with coffee orders on his first day.”
“Scientists are studying the biodiversity of this ancient swamp ecosystem.”
“During the hurricane, the coastal areas were completely swamped.”
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