Crowded
Example: The street becomes crowded during rush hour traffic
Definition
"Crowded" describes a place filled with many people or objects, often so densely packed that movement becomes difficult. For example, a street can become crowded during rush hour traffic, making it hard to navigate due to the high number of individuals or vehicles present.
Etymology
The word "crowded" comes from the verb "crowd," which dates back to the early 16th century, meaning to press closely together. The suffix '-ed' is added to indicate the past participle or adjective form. Did you know? The root "crowd" might be related to the Old English word "crudan," meaning to press or squeeze.
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"Crowded" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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