damp

[dæmp]

damp Definition

• 1. slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant
• 2. to make something slightly wet

Using damp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "damp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The clothes were still damp after being left out overnight.

• Example

  The air was damp and chilly.

• Example

  She wiped the dampness off her forehead with a towel.

• Example

  He tried to light the damp wood, but it wouldn't catch fire.

damp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for damp

• moist
• wet
• humid
• clammy
• dank

Antonyms for damp

• dry
• arid

Phrases with damp

• damp down

  to reduce the intensity of something, especially a fire

  Example

  The firefighters worked to damp down the flames.

• damp squib

  something that fails to meet expectations or is a disappointment

  Example

  The party was a bit of a damp squib, with only a few people showing up.

• damp off

  to die or wilt due to excessive moisture

  Example

  The seedlings dampened off because of too much water.

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Summary: damp in Brief

The term 'damp' [dæmp] refers to something that is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way. It can be used as an adjective or verb, as in 'The clothes were still damp after being left out overnight.' 'Damp' can also be used in phrases like 'damp down,' meaning to reduce the intensity of something, and 'damp squib,' referring to something that fails to meet expectations.