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plural:
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective
Word Meaning
noun: a harmful gas, especially in a coal mine; a small amount of liquid that causes moistness; something that discourages
verb: (dampen) to check or lessen in activity or vigor; to make or become damp
adjective: slightly wet
Word Family
damped
damping
dampen
dampness
damply
dampish
damper
dampest
Sentences
The boxes were left outside in the damp.
His hands were damp with sweat.
He refused to let the setbacks dampen his drive for success.
The air hung damply in the old house.
This has been the dampest summer I can remember.
Her forehead was damp with perspiration.
The dampness of the cool cave was refreshing.
Wipe up the mess with a damp cloth.
My hair’s still damp from the rain.
The constant rain dampened our spirits for a time.
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