noun Download 🔗Share A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes. Examples : "The alligators live in the swamps near the river. " environment nature geography area place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment. Examples : "The local swamps are a vital habitat for many birds and reptiles. " environment geography nature place ecology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult. Examples : "The endless meetings had become swamps of unproductive discussion, making it impossible to finish the project on time. " place situation environment geography nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To drench or fill with water. Examples : "The boat was swamped in the storm." environment nature disaster Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of. Examples : "I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system." business demand work economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck. Examples : "The sheer volume of emails swamps me every morning, making it hard to focus on my actual work. " disaster situation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading