Word: DAMP
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Definition of DAMP
- Moisture; humidity; dampness.
- Fog; fogginess; vapor.
- Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
- To dampen; to make moderately wet
"to damp cloth"
- To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
- To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
- In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
"The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."
- Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
- Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "damp", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "damp" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAMP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DAMP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DAMP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DAMP:
- # the damp effect
- # master of damp
- # playing with damp
- # in terms of damp
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