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Vocabulary Entry
damp
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Slightly wet or moist.
Example Sentences
"The damp grass felt cool under my feet."
"He wiped the damp surface with a towel."
"The air was damp after the rain."
N
noun
Moisture, especially when it has an unpleasant smell.
Example Sentences
"There was a noticeable damp in the basement."
"The damp made the old books smell musty."
"They found a damp in the walls that needed to be treated."
V
verb
To make something slightly wet.
Example Sentences
"She damped the sponge before cleaning the table."
"Be careful not to damp the documents with water."
"The gardener damped the soil to help the seeds germinate."