Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with damp in American Collocation
damp
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
slightly
Wipe any marks or spills with a slightly damp cloth.
very
It can get pretty damp and windy here.
rather
The marquee was a blessing given the rather damp conditions.
always
Everything is permanently damp with condensation, sweat or saltwater.
cloth
Give it a quick wipe with a damp cloth.
place inside
The cellars were sometimes damp and occasionally flooded.
place outside
Moss can be found growing in damp or wet places such as beside streams or in damp woodlands.
ground
Don’t hoe when the soil is damp.
area
There were damp patches on the walls.
weather
Damp weather can cause havoc with naturally curly or wavy hair.
conditions
A warm and damp environment accelerates chemical action.
of the weather
Although the weather was damp and misty, they had a great race.
of a room or building
Too many homes are damp, draughty and hard to heat.
of an area of ground
These plants are best suited to damp corners of the garden.
of a substance
Store hay carefully to stop it becoming damp and mouldy.