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swamp

/swɒmp/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

an area of wet, soft land with many trees and plants.

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

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We saw alligators when we took a boat ride through the swamp.

The heavy rain turned the backyard into a swamp.

Learning Path

Full Definition

An area of low-lying, waterlogged land, often with trees and dense vegetation.

Alligators are commonly found in the murky waters of the Florida swamp.

Related Words

Synonyms:
marshbog
Antonyms:
desert
Word Family:
swampswampyswamped