Swamp

Pronunciation: /swɑːmp/

Definitions of swamp

noun a wetland area characterized by stagnant water and a variety of vegetation

Example Sentences

A1 The swamp is home to many different types of animals.

A2 We went for a walk in the swamp and saw some interesting birds.

B1 The swamp can be a dangerous place to explore without a guide.

B2 The swamp is a unique ecosystem that supports a variety of plant and animal life.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of climate change on the delicate balance of the swamp.

C2 The government has implemented measures to protect the swamp from pollution and development.

Examples of swamp in a Sentence

formal The swamp is a complex ecosystem that supports a variety of plant and animal species.

informal I got lost in the swamp while hiking and had to find my way out before it got dark.

slang Let's ditch this party and go hang out in the swamp, it'll be a wild adventure!

figurative Navigating the bureaucracy of that government agency felt like wading through a swamp of paperwork.

Grammatical Forms of swamp

• past tense: swamped
• plural: swamps
• comparative: swampier
• superlative: swampiest
• present tense: swamp
• future tense: will swamp
• perfect tense: have swamped
• continuous tense: is swamping
• singular: swamp
• positive degree: swamp
• infinitive: to swamp
• gerund: swamping
• participle: swamped

Origin and Evolution of swamp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swamp' originated from the Old English word 'swam', which means a wetland or marshy area.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swamp' has retained its original meaning of a wetland or marshy area, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any area that is waterlogged or difficult to navigate.