swamp
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/swɑːmp/
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/swɒmp/
overwhelmed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swamp' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'swam,' where 'swam' meant 'a low-lying area.'
Historical Evolution
'swam' transformed into the modern English word 'swamp' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a low-lying area,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a wetland area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lowland region that is saturated with water, often overgrown with trees and vegetation.
The Everglades is a famous swamp in Florida.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40