What does DAMPS mean?

Parts of Speech

damps is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, damps refers to a state of being slightly wet, moist, or damp. As a verb, damps means to make something slightly wet or moist, or to reduce the amplitude of oscillations in a system.

Pronunciations

US: /dæmps/

UK: /damps/

Origin and Usage

The word damps originated from Middle English and Old English word "dampen" which means "to choke or suffocate with vapor." It has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of being slightly wet or moist. As a verb, it has been used since the 17th century to describe the process of making something slightly wet or moist, or to reduce the amplitude of oscillations in a system.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms of damps include moisture, dampness, humidity, and wetness. As a verb, synonyms of damps include moisten, wet, dampen, and reduce.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to damps include dampy, daman, dames, damns, and dandy.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The damps on the walls of the old house made it feel cold and clammy.
• As a verb: He damped the cloth with water before wiping down the table.