
Meaning: A little wet.
Examples:
When I get a headache, I go lie down and put a damp towel on my forehead.
My clothes are still damp even though they’ve been in the dryer for an hour!
His diaper feels damp – you’d better change it.
Pop Quiz:
What’s the opposite of damp?
A. Dry
B. Humid
C. Greasy
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The correct answer is A. Humid weather is sometimes described as damp, while greasy just means full of oil.
