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damper

The correct spelling is damper.

How to pronounce damper

/ˈdæmpɚ/
adjective

IPA: /ˈdæmpɚ/

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The correct spelling is damper. In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist. For example: "The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."

Usage Examples

The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
  2. 2.Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
  3. 3.Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

noun

  1. 1.Something that damps or checks:
  2. 2.Bread made from a basic recipe of flour, water, milk, and salt, but without yeast.

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