Meaning & Definition of word "Crowded"
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Crowded
/ˈkraʊdɪd/
adjective:
- 1. Filled with many people or things; densely packed.
- Example: The subway car was so crowded that I could barely move.
- 2. Having too many people or things in a given space.
- Example: The crowded streets made it difficult to navigate through the city.
- 3. Having little or no space available due to the presence of many people or objects.
- Example: We avoided the crowded restaurant and chose a quieter cafe instead.
Etymology
From the verb 'crowd', derived from Middle English 'crudin', meaning to press closely together.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crowded together:
Group of people or things closely packed.
crowded out:
Excluded or pushed aside by others.
crowded schedule:
A timetable filled with many tasks or events.
Related Words
crowd:
A large number of people gathered together.
overcrowded:
Having too many people in a space, beyond its capacity.
crowding:
The act of gathering closely together.
Slang Meanings of crowded
Meaning: Squished
Example Sentence: That concert was so squished, I could hardly see the stage!
Meaning: Sardine-packed
Example Sentence: The bus this morning was sardine-packed!