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crowded

 

[ ˈkraʊdɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in a place

Having a lot of people or things in a small space

Synonyms

busy, full, packed

Examples of usage

  • The subway was crowded during rush hour.
  • The market was crowded with shoppers.
Context #2 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling uncomfortable or stressed because there are too many people around

Synonyms

congested, cramped, overcrowded

Examples of usage

  • I get claustrophobic in crowded places.
  • She felt crowded and overwhelmed by the crowd.
Context #3 | Verb

space

To fill a space or area so that there is little room for movement

Synonyms

fill, pack, stuff

Examples of usage

  • The shelves were crowded with books.
  • The trees crowded the path, making it difficult to walk.

Translations

Translations of the word "crowded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cheio

🇮🇳 भीड़-भाड़ वाला

🇩🇪 überfüllt

🇮🇩 penuh sesak

🇺🇦 переповнений

🇵🇱 zatłoczony

🇯🇵 混雑した

🇫🇷 bondé

🇪🇸 lleno

🇹🇷 kalabalık

🇰🇷 혼잡한

🇸🇦 مزدحم

🇨🇿 přeplněný

🇸🇰 preplnený

🇨🇳 拥挤的

🇸🇮 gneča

🇮🇸 þröngt

🇰🇿 тығыз

🇬🇪 გადატვირთული

🇦🇿 dolu

🇲🇽 lleno

Etymology

The word 'crowded' originated from the Middle English word 'crowden', which meant to push or press. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a space or area filled with a large number of people or things. The concept of crowding has been a common experience throughout history, as populations grew and urban areas became more densely populated. Today, the term 'crowded' is often used to describe overcrowded places or situations where there is limited space.

See also: crowdedness, crowding, overcrowd, overcrowded, overcrowding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,756, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.