How Do You Spell DAMPEN?

Pronunciation: [dˈampən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "dampen" is somewhat deceptive. The first syllable is pronounced as /dæm/, with a short 'a' sound. This could suggest that the word is spelled "damppen". However, the second syllable is pronounced as /ən/, with the schwa sound. This explains the spelling of "-en" instead of "-n". Despite its tricky spelling, "dampen" simply means to make something less wet or less intense. For example, adding salt to a dish can dampen the sweetness.

DAMPEN Meaning and Definition

1. "Dampen" is a transitive verb that refers to the act of making something slightly wet or moist by applying or exposing it to a liquid substance, typically water. It describes the action of reducing or decreasing the level of dryness or absorbingness of a material. The concept of dampening is commonly associated with objects, surfaces, or substances that are not completely saturated but instead become moderately humid or damp.

   To dampen something is to introduce a certain amount of moisture to it, usually with the purpose of making it softer, more pliable, or to prevent it from being too dry. This action can be done intentionally by sprinkling or applying water, or can occur naturally due to environmental factors like condensation or humidity.

   The term "dampen" extends beyond the physical conditioning of materials; it can also be used metaphorically. In this sense, it refers to the emotional or psychological impact that diminishes one's spirits or enthusiasm. For instance, a disappointing news or setback can dampen someone's mood or enthusiasm. Similarly, a person's optimism or joy can be dampened by unexpected or unfavorable circumstances.

   In summary, "dampen" implies the act of adding a certain level of moisture or wetness to something, either physically to a material or metaphorically to one's emotions.

2. To make damp or moist.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DAMPEN

• damen
• damman
• dampend
• damne
• dropen
• damiean
• dampner
• campien
• dammn
• damnn
• damnper
• hampon
• depen
• demen
• dample
• campeny
• tappen
• campen
• ampen
• dampe
• dausen
• Dahlen
• Davlen
• Namaen
• dapee
• dammpes
• DaPENG
• Yampe
• Nampeo
• damumn
• Vammen
• Daegen
• Dampent
• Dampnen
• Yaupen
• Dympes
• Dampiey
• Daegenm

Etymology of DAMPEN

The word "dampen" derives from the Middle English term "dampenen", which appeared in the 14th century. It originated from the Old Norse word "dampna", meaning "to choke" or "to suffocate". In turn, "dampna" derived from the Old Norse word "dampn", meaning "damp" or "vapor". The term "dampen" entered the English language as a verb, referring to the act of making something slightly wet or moist. Over time, its usage expanded to include the figurative meaning of diminishing or reducing something, such as enthusiasm or excitement.

Similar spelling words for DAMPEN

• Tympana,
• timpana,
• timpone,
• Tympany,
• Tompon,
• Tympano,
• Dympna,
• Tompion,
• Tampeon,
• dampening,
• Dampne,
• DTMPN,
• damper,
• Tympano-mastoid,
• Tympano-temporal,
• Tampan,
• Timpano,
• dampener,
• tambun,
• Tympano-,
• Dempne,
• DMPGN,
• Tempano,
• timpani,
• Tempean,
• tembien,
• tampion,
• damp,
• tambien,
• tympan,
• doomben,
• tym'pani,
• tembun,
• Dampened,
• tampon,
• dampens,
• tympan(o)-,
• Demibain,
• Tympania,
• DMAPN,
• Tampoon,
• dimebon,
• dumpbin,
• Tempone,
• tampin,
• dampness,
• WDMPON,
• tympani,
• Tympano-cervical,
• Tympano-hyal,
• DMABN.

Conjugate verb Dampen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dampened

you would have dampened

he/she/it would have dampened

we would have dampened

they would have dampened

I would have dampen

you would have dampen

he/she/it would have dampen

we would have dampen

they would have dampen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dampening

you would have been dampening

he/she/it would have been dampening

we would have been dampening

they would have been dampening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dampen

you would dampen

he/she/it would dampen

we would dampen

they would dampen

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dampening

you would be dampening

he/she/it would be dampening

we would be dampening

they would be dampening

FUTURE

I will dampen

you will dampen

he/she/it will dampen

we will dampen

they will dampen

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dampening

you will be dampening

he/she/it will be dampening

we will be dampening

they will be dampening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dampened

you will have dampened

he/she/it will have dampened

we will have dampened

they will have dampened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dampening

you will have been dampening

he/she/it will have been dampening

we will have been dampening

they will have been dampening

IMPERATIVE

you dampen

we let´s dampen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dampen

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dampening

you were dampening

he/she/it was dampening

we were dampening

they were dampening

PAST PARTICIPLE

dampened

PAST PERFECT

I had dampened

you had dampened

he/she/it had dampened

we had dampened

they had dampened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dampening

you had been dampening

he/she/it had been dampening

we had been dampening

they had been dampening

PRESENT

I dampen

you dampen

he/she/it dampens

we dampen

they dampen

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dampening

you are dampening

he/she/it is dampening

we are dampening

they are dampening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dampening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dampened

you have dampened

he/she/it has dampened

we have dampened

they have dampened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dampening

you have been dampening

he/she/it has been dampening

we have been dampening

they have been dampening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dampen

SIMPLE PAST

I dampened

you dampened

he/she/it dampened

we dampened

they dampened