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My socks felt damp after the rain.
What does Damp mean?
Damp means a little wet.
Dictionary definition
Slightly wet, usually in an unpleasant or cool way.
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The basement smelled damp after the storm.
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Damp soil can help seeds grow, but too much water may harm the roots.
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What does damp mean?
Damp means slightly wet.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses damp correctly?
This sentence uses damp to mean slightly wet.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of damp?
Dry means without moisture, which is the opposite of damp.
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WordDamp.
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MeaningDamp means a little wet.
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Synonyms
Words like Damp
moistUse for something slightly wet.
wetA broader word for covered with or holding liquid.
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Word family
Damp word family
Base word
damp
adjective
damper
More damp.
adjective
dampest
Most damp.
noun
dampness
The state of being slightly wet.
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Damp means a little wet.
Common mix-up
Damp is not the same as dry. Damp means damp means a little wet.
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Read this model sentence: The basement smelled damp after the storm. Clue words: basement, smelled, storm. Underline clue words that show why damp fits instead of dry. Now write one new sentence that shows damp without using the word damp. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show damp?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The basement smelled damp after the storm." Why does damp fit better than dry?
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