swamp
0 antonyms and opposites of swamp, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An area of wet, spongy, low-lying land, often with trees, that supports rich but sometimes difficult-to-access wildlife.
How to use swamp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Probably a blend of Old English swamm ("fungus, sponge") and Middle English sompe ("marsh"), first widely recorded in colonial North America.
Full origin of swamp →Frequently asked questions
What does “swamp” mean?
The word “swamp” means an area of wet, spongy, low-lying land, often with trees, that supports rich but sometimes difficult-to-access wildlife. In plain terms, a soggy, low wetland — or, figuratively, to completely overwhelm someone with too much of something.
How do you pronounce “swamp”?
“Swamp” is pronounced SWOMP (/ˈswɑmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “swamp” in a sentence?
Here is “swamp” used in a sentence: “Alligators bask along the edges of the swamp.”
What part of speech is “swamp”?
Depending on how it is used, “swamp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “swamp” come from?
The word “swamp” comes from Old English. Probably a blend of Old English swamm ("fungus, sponge") and Middle English sompe ("marsh"), first widely recorded in colonial North America.
Is “swamp” a common word?
“Swamp” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “swamp” have?
“Swamp” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an area of wet, spongy, low-lying land, often with trees, that supports rich but sometimes difficult-to-access wildlife.
What is the difference between a swamp and a marsh?
A swamp is wet, low-lying land that often supports trees, giving it a wooded character, while a marsh is typically treeless and dominated by grasses and reeds. Both are types of wetland but differ mainly in the vegetation they support.
What does it mean to be swamped with work?
To be 'swamped' with work means being overwhelmed by too much of it, especially requests or tasks piling up faster than they can be handled. This is a figurative use of the verb 'swamp', drawn from the idea of being flooded.
Can swamp be used as a verb?
Yes, as a verb 'swamp' can mean either to overwhelm someone with too much of something, such as work, or to physically flood or fill an area with water. Both senses share the underlying idea of being submerged or inundated.