Phrase guide

silt up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To become filled or clogged with silt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

become chocked with silt

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The river silted up

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: silt

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: envaser — become filled or clogged with silt
  • Italian: ostruirsi — become filled or clogged with silt
  • Polish: zamulać się — become filled or clogged with silt
  • Polish: zamulić się — become filled or clogged with silt
  • Portuguese: assorear — become filled or clogged with silt
  • Swedish: slamma igen — become filled or clogged with silt