camp

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Noun

campSingular
campsPlural
1

A place where people stay temporarily in tents or temporary shelters, typically outdoors

We set up camp near the lake.

2

A place where people, especially children, go for recreation or instruction during vacation time

My daughter is going to summer camp next week.

3

A group of people who share the same ideological, political, or philosophical position

The debate divided the committee into two camps.

4

A military installation or temporary quarters for soldiers

The soldiers returned to camp after the training exercise.

Verb

campInfinitive
campPresent tense
campedPast tense
campedPast participle
campingPresent participle
campsThird-person singular
1

To stay temporarily in a tent or temporary shelter, especially outdoors

We camped by the lake for three nights.

2

To remain persistently in one place or position

The players camped near the goal waiting for the ball.

Synonym

Adjective

camperComparative
campestSuperlative
1

Deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style, especially in a humorous or ironic way

The movie was so camp with its over-the-top costumes and dramatic acting.

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