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Swamp
01
an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet
Examples
The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles.
Cypress trees with their distinctive knees dotted the murky waters of the swamp, creating an eerie yet beautiful landscape.
02
a state overwhelmed by difficulties, responsibilities, or complexity
Examples
She was stuck in a swamp of paperwork at the office.
The company found itself in a financial swamp after the failed merger.
to swamp
01
to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through
Examples
The rain is swamping the streets right now. It's going to make them impassable.
Waves swamped the small boat during the storm.
02
to become drenched, submerged, or overrun, often by liquid
Examples
The boat swamped and began to sink.
During the flood, the fields swamped completely.
03
to overwhelm someone or something with a large quantity of work, tasks, messages, or requests
Examples
She was swamped with emails after returning from vacation.
Complaints swamped the customer service team all morning.
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