swamp

US /swɑːmp/
UK /swɑːmp/
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an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

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The explorers had to trek through a dense swamp.
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Many unique species of plants and animals thrive in the swamp ecosystem.
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marshbogfenmirequagmire
1.

overwhelm (someone) with an excessive amount of something.

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The small team was swamped with work after the new project started.
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Heavy rains can swamp the low-lying areas.
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overwhelminundateflooddelugeengulf