noun🔗ShareA 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."The alligators live in the swamps near the river. "environmentnaturegeographyareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment."The local swamps are a vital habitat for many birds and reptiles. "environmentgeographynatureplaceecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult."The endless meetings had become swamps of unproductive discussion, making it impossible to finish the project on time. "placesituationenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo drench or fill with water."The boat was swamped in the storm."environmentnaturedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of."I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system."businessdemandworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck."The sheer volume of emails swamps me every morning, making it hard to focus on my actual work. "disastersituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
