Cool MateCamp
UK /["/kæmp/"]/US /["/kæmp/"]/
Definition
a place where people live temporarily in tents or temporary buildings
In simple words: To stay outdoors in a tent or similar shelter.
Examples
- During the summer, we decided to go to camp to learn more about nature.
- They set up their camp by the river to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
- My kids love going to summer camp where they can make new friends.
- The camp was filled with fun activities like hiking, swimming, and crafts.
- We need to pack our tents for the camping trip next weekend.
Usage notes
Use 'camp' when referring to outdoor activities, especially in nature. It's appropriate for casual conversations but may feel too informal in serious discussions.
Grammar pattern
camp + (object/subject)
Memory hint
Think of a 'camp' site where you 'camp' out under the stars.
Collocations
- makeshift
- temporary
- day
- establish
- make
- pitch
- be located
- fire
- site
- at (a/the) camp
- makeshift
- temporary
- day
- establish
- make
- pitch
- be located
- fire
- site
- at (a/the) camp
- concentration
- detention
- internment
- be sent to
- enter
- liberate
- inmate
- guard
- survivor
- in a/the camp
- makeshift
- temporary
- day
- establish
- make
- pitch
- be located
- fire
- site
- at (a/the) camp
- hostile
- opposing
- rival
- divide into
- split into
- in a/the camp
- have a foot in both camps
- hostile
- opposing
- rival
- divide into
- split into
- in a/the camp
- have a foot in both camps
Synonyms
- pitch a tent
- set up camp
- stay outdoors
Antonyms
- leave
- depart
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'camp' with 'camping' as if they are interchangeable.
- Using 'camp' only for tent settings, ignoring other camping forms like RV or cabin camping.
- Incorrectly saying 'go camp' instead of 'go camping'.