Meaning of the word damp in English
What does damp mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
damp
US /dæmp/
UK /dæmp/

Adjective
1.
slightly wet
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The clothes were still damp from the wash.
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The air felt cool and damp after the rain.
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Verb
1.
make (something) slightly wet
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She damped the cloth before wiping the table.
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The morning dew damped the grass.
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2.
make (a fire) burn less brightly or strongly
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He damped down the fire for the night.
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Noun
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moisture in the air or on a surface
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There was a persistent smell of damp in the old house.
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