crowded
/'kraudid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Containing too many people or things; full of people or things: Describes a space, area, or schedule that is filled with a large number of people or items, often to the point of being uncomfortable or packed.
- Having many events or activities in a limited time: Describes a period, such as a day or schedule, that is filled with many tasks or appointments.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The subway was extremely crowded during rush hour.
- We avoided the crowded beach and found a quieter spot.
- Her calendar is always crowded with meetings.
- The room felt crowded with all the extra furniture.
Advanced Usage
"to be crowded with [something]": to be full of a particular type of thing or person.
- The sky was crowded with stars.
- The article was crowded with technical jargon.
"a crowded field": a situation, especially in competitions like elections or markets, with many participants.
- She emerged as the winner from a crowded field of candidates.
Variants and Related Words
Crowd (noun/verb): A large group of people; to fill a space with people.
- A crowd gathered to watch the parade. (noun)
- People crowded into the stadium. (verb)
Overcrowded (adjective): Excessively crowded.
- The prison conditions were denounced as overcrowded and inhumane.
Synonyms
- Packed: Very crowded.
- Congested: Blocked or crowded, often used for traffic.
- Teeming: Full of people or things moving around.
- Bustling: Full of lively activity.
Related Phrases
"a crowded house": A house full of people.
- It's a crowded house when all the grandchildren visit.
"crowded out": Prevented from entering or fitting because there is no space.
- Smaller businesses are being crowded out of the market by large corporations.
Adjective
- overfilled or compacted or concentrated
- a crowded theater
- a crowded program
- crowded trains
- a young mother's crowded days