Damp
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Damp ( adjective )
- Being slightly wet or moist.
- Being humid or having a high level of moisture in the air.
- Being affected by dampness or moisture.
- Being slightly chilly or cool.
Origin:
The word "damp" comes from the old english word "dæmp" which means moist or humid.
Examples:
- The damp grass felt cold to the touch.
- The damp air made it difficult to light the fire.
- The damp walls needed to be painted.
- The damp clothes were hung up to dry.
- The damp ground made it difficult to walk.
(As a verb)
Damp ( verb )
- Being slightly wet or moist.
- Being humid or having a high level of moisture in the air.
- Being affected by dampness or moisture.
- Being slightly chilly or cool.
Origin:
The word "damp" comes from the old english word "dæmp" which means moist or humid.
Examples:
- The damp grass felt cold to the touch.
- The damp air made it difficult to light the fire.
- The damp walls needed to be painted.
- The damp clothes were hung up to dry.
- The damp ground made it difficult to walk.