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The correct spelling is damp.
How to pronounce damp
/dæmp/
nounIPA: /dæmp/
Say it like: Dam-p
The correct spelling is damp. Moisture; humidity; dampness. For example: "to damp cloth"
Usage Examples
“to damp cloth”
“The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Moisture; humidity; dampness.
- 2.Fog; fogginess; vapor.
- 3.Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
- 4.A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.
verb
- 1.To dampen; to make moderately wet
- 2.To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
- 3.To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
adjective
- 1.In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
- 2.Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
- 3.Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
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