cram
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/kræm/
stuffed tightly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cram' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'crammian', where 'cram-' meant 'to stuff or pack'.
Historical Evolution
'crammian' transformed into the Middle English word 'crammen', and eventually became the modern English word 'cram'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stuff or pack', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of cramming, especially in the context of studying.
The cram before finals was intense.
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Verb 1
to fill something by force with more than it can easily hold.
He crammed all his clothes into the suitcase.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39