Overcrowded: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcrowded

[ ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd ]

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in a place

Too many people or things in a place, so that it is too small for them all

Synonyms

congested, crammed, packed

Examples of usage

The train was so overcrowded that I had to stand for the entire journey.
The city center becomes overcrowded during rush hour.

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with people

To fill a space with too many people

Synonyms

cram, fill, pack

Examples of usage

The buses are often overcrowded during peak times.
The concert hall was overcrowded with excited fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "overcrowded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superlotado

🇮🇳 भीड़भाड़ वाला

🇩🇪 überfüllt

🇮🇩 terlalu penuh

🇺🇦 переповнений

🇵🇱 przeludniony

🇯🇵 混雑した

🇫🇷 surpeuplé

🇪🇸 superpoblado

🇹🇷 aşırı kalabalık

🇰🇷 과밀한

🇸🇦 مكتظ

🇨🇿 přeplněný

🇸🇰 preplnený

🇨🇳 过度拥挤的

🇸🇮 prenatrpan

🇮🇸 ofþröngt

🇰🇿 қапталған

🇬🇪 გადატვირთული

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq dolu

🇲🇽 superpoblado

Word origin

The word 'overcrowded' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'crowded', with 'crowded' tracing back to the Middle English 'crowden'. The concept of overcrowding has been a concern in various aspects of society, from transportation to urban planning, highlighting the need for effective management of limited spaces.