crowded

/ˈkraʊdɪd/
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So full that people or things have little room.

Examples

  • It is hard to stand out in a crowded field.
  • Is the beach crowded in July?
  • The train was crowded this morning.
  • Her calendar is crowded with appointments.
  • We left the crowded market after ten minutes.

Similar words

full
busy
crammed
packed
congested

Meanings

Full of people or things

adjective
everyday
neutral
Filled with many people or things, often leaving little space or time.

Examples

  • The train was crowded this morning.
  • We left the crowded market after ten minutes.
  • Is the beach crowded in July?
  • Her calendar is crowded with appointments.
  • It is hard to stand out in a crowded field.
  • The table looked crowded with plates and flowers.

Similar words

Etymology

From the past participle of crowd, whose older English root meant to press or push together.

FAQ

What does crowded mean?

It describes a place, time, or field filled with many people or things.

Can a train be crowded?

Yes. It can have so many passengers that little room remains.

Can a calendar be crowded?

Yes. It can have many appointments and little free time.

What is the opposite of crowded?

For a place, empty or spacious can be an opposite.

Does crowded always describe people?

No. It can also describe things or activities packed into a space or period.

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