swamp

Definition

A swamp is a very wet area of land with shallow water and a lot of plants or trees growing in it. As a verb, it can also mean to overwhelm someone or something with too much work, too many things, or a large amount of water.

Usage & Nuances

As a noun, 'swamp' is common in nature and geography contexts. As a verb, it is often used in expressions like 'be swamped with work' or 'the boat was swamped by waves'; 'swamped' is much more common than the base verb in everyday speech.

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