camp
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/kæmp/
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/kæmp/
noun
A2
A place where people live for a short time in tents or simple buildings.
We set up our camp near the lake.
A2
A place where children go in summer for sports and fun activities.
She made new friends at summer camp.
A2
A place where people are kept in simple buildings, often by a government.
The aid workers visited the refugee camp.
R
A place where soldiers live during training or war.
The soldiers returned to their army camp.
R
A group of people who share the same ideas and oppose others.
He joined the other camp in the debate.
R
One side in a competition and its supporters.
The team camp was happy after the win.
intransitive verb
A2
To set up a tent and sleep in it for a short time.
We like to camp in the mountains.
A2
To stay in a tent, especially on holiday.
They plan to camp by the river next weekend.
R
To stay at someone's house for a short time without a proper bed.
I had to camp on my friend's floor for a few nights.
R
In video games, to stay in one place to attack enemies.
He found a good spot to camp and defend the base.
adjective
R
Behaving in an exaggerated way that is seen as typical of some gay men.
His camp style made everyone laugh.
R
Having a style that is exaggerated and funny, often on purpose.
The play was a camp take on old movies.
translation
A place where people live for a short time in tents or simple buildings.; A place where children go in summer for sports and fun activities.; A place where people are kept in simple buildings, often by a government.; A place where soldiers live during training or war.; A group of people who share the same ideas and oppose others.; One side in a competition and its supporters.
To set up a tent and sleep in it for a short time.; To stay in a tent, especially on holiday.; To stay at someone's house for a short time without a proper bed.; In video games, to stay in one place to attack enemies.
Behaving in an exaggerated way that is seen as typical of some gay men.; Having a style that is exaggerated and funny, often on purpose.
Word Forms
Plural
camps
Comparative
camper
Superlative
campest
Progressive
camping
Past
camped
Perfect
camped
3rd Present
camps