A1 noun Neutre

swamp

/swɒmp/

A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.

Exemples

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1

The children saw a large green frog in the swamp.

The children saw a large green frog in the swamp.

2

The environmental report identifies the swamp as a protected zone.

The environmental report identifies the swamp as a protected zone.

3

Watch out! The ground near that swamp is really muddy.

Watch out! The ground near that swamp is really muddy.

Famille de mots

Nom
swamp
Verb
swamp
Adjectif
swampy
Apparenté
swampland
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Swan' in a 'Damp' place. Swan + Damp = Swamp.

Quiz rapide

The hikers got their boots very dirty while walking through the wet ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : swamp

Exemples

1

The children saw a large green frog in the swamp.

everyday

The children saw a large green frog in the swamp.

2

The environmental report identifies the swamp as a protected zone.

formal

The environmental report identifies the swamp as a protected zone.

3

Watch out! The ground near that swamp is really muddy.

informal

Watch out! The ground near that swamp is really muddy.

4

Swamps play a crucial role in filtering water within the local ecosystem.

academic

Swamps play a crucial role in filtering water within the local ecosystem.

5

The developers decided not to build on the swamp due to high costs.

business

The developers decided not to build on the swamp due to high costs.

Famille de mots

Nom
swamp
Verb
swamp
Adjectif
swampy
Apparenté
swampland

Collocations courantes

muddy swamp muddy swamp
tropical swamp tropical swamp
swamp water swamp water
mangrove swamp mangrove swamp
drain the swamp drain the swamp

Phrases Courantes

swamped with work

having too much work to do

drain the swamp

to remove people or things that are harmful

swamp monster

a creature that lives in a swamp

Souvent confondu avec

swamp vs marsh

A swamp has many trees; a marsh mostly has grasses and no trees.

swamp vs lake

A lake is a large body of open water; a swamp is land covered in shallow water and plants.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'swamp' to describe wet, forested land. As a verb, it is very common to say you are 'swamped' when you feel overwhelmed by a large amount of something, usually work.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often call any wet area a 'swamp'. Remember that for an area to be a swamp, it usually needs to have trees and standing water.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Swan' in a 'Damp' place. Swan + Damp = Swamp.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Low German word 'swamp', which originally referred to a sponge or a fungus.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: a swamp, the swamps Often used with the verb 'to be': The land is a swamp. Can be used as a transitive verb in the passive voice: 'I am swamped.'
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Contexte culturel

In the United States, 'The Swamp' is a common political metaphor used to describe the complex and often corrupt nature of the government in Washington D.C.

Quiz rapide

The hikers got their boots very dirty while walking through the wet ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : swamp

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savanna

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estuary

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An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

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Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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