Pronunciation

/swɑːmp/

Definitions

Noun

A swamp is a wetland characterized by saturated soil, slow-moving or standing water, and dense vegetation. It often occurs in low-lying areas with poor drainage or high water tables.

Verb

To swamp can mean:

1. To overwhelm or bury with excessive work or tasks: “The project swamped her with responsibilities.”
2. To submerge or flood: “The heavy rain swamped the streets.”
3. (Informal) To dominate or overpower someone: “His ideas swamped the discussion.”

Adjective

1. Swampy: Having a swamp-like condition; boggy: “The ground was swampy after the rain.”
2. Impoverished or impoverished: “The region was economically swamped by poverty.”

Adverb

Not applicable for “swamp” as an adverb.

Phrases

• “Be careful not to step in the swamp.”
• “The area was once a vast swamp but has since been drained.”
• “The team worked tirelessly to drain the swamp habitat.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The explorer navigated through the dense swamp, searching for hidden artifacts.”
• Verb: “The construction workers had to drain the swamp before they could start building.”
• Adjective: “The house sat on a high spot, spared from the annual flooding of the nearby swamp.”

Synonyms

• Marsh
• Bog
• Mire
• Quagmire
• Fen
• Boggy
• Waterlogged
• Swampy ground