jammed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely full or crowded; packed so tightly that movement or addition is difficult or impossible. This describes a space, container, or area that is completely filled, often to the point of overflowing or causing congestion.
Usage
The adjective "jammed" is used to describe a state of being completely full. It emphasizes a lack of space due to excessive contents or people. It is often used with the prepositions "with" or "into." * The traffic was jammed for miles. * The closet is jammed with old boxes. * The stadium was jammed for the final game.
Examples
- The hallway was jammed with people trying to leave the building. (The hallway was extremely crowded.)
- I couldn't close the drawer because it was jammed with papers. (The drawer was too full of papers to shut.)
- During the sale, the shopping mall was jammed. (The mall was packed with shoppers.)
Advanced Usage
- "Jammed-packed" (or "jam-packed"): An emphatic, informal variant that reinforces the meaning of being completely full.
- The concert was jammed-packed with excited fans.
- Figurative Use: Can describe a schedule completely filled with activities.
- Her calendar is jammed with meetings all week.
Variants and Related Words
- Jam (verb): To pack, squeeze, or block something tightly.
- He jammed his clothes into the suitcase.
- The printer is jammed again. (Here, "jammed" means mechanically stuck, a related but distinct meaning from being full.)
- Jam-packed (adjective): An informal synonym meaning extremely crowded or full.
Synonyms
- Packed: Filled completely.
- Crammed: Packed tightly and forcefully.
- Crowded: Full of people.
- Stuffed: Filled tightly (often with soft material or objects).
- Congested: Blocked or crowded, often used for traffic.
Antonyms
- Empty
- Clear
- Spacious
- Unobstructed
Adjective
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filled to capacity
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a suitcase jammed with dirty clothes
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stands jam-packed with fans
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a packed theater
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