Crammed: meaning, definitions and examples

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crammed

 

[ kræmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

study

To fill something completely, usually with more things than it can actually hold. To force a large number of things or people into a small space.

Synonyms

pack, squeeze, stuff

Examples of usage

  • During the exam, the students crammed all the information into their heads.
  • The bus was so crammed with passengers that it was difficult to move.
Context #2 | Verb

eat quickly

To eat something quickly and in large amounts. To consume food rapidly.

Synonyms

devour, gobble, wolf

Examples of usage

  • She crammed the sandwich in her mouth before running to catch the bus.
  • He crammed down the pizza in a hurry.

Translations

Translations of the word "crammed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cheio

🇮🇳 ठूँस-ठूँस

🇩🇪 vollgestopft

🇮🇩 penuh sesak

🇺🇦 набито

🇵🇱 napchany

🇯🇵 ぎゅうぎゅう詰め (gyūgyūzume)

🇫🇷 bondé

🇪🇸 abarrotado

🇹🇷 tıka basa dolu

🇰🇷 꽉 찬 (kkwak chan)

🇸🇦 مملوء

🇨🇿 nacpaný

🇸🇰 naplnený

🇨🇳 挤满的 (jǐ mǎn de)

🇸🇮 nabito

🇮🇸 troðið

🇰🇿 толы

🇬🇪 გადაჭედილი

🇦🇿 dolu

🇲🇽 abarrotado

Word origin

The word 'crammed' originated from the Old English word 'crammian', which means to fill or pack tightly. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to include not only physical stuffing but also the act of memorizing information quickly. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the human tendency to overload or overfill spaces, both physically and mentally.

See also: cram, cramming.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,425, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.