overcrowd
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/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd/
excessively full
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overcrowd' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'crowd' meaning 'to fill with people or things'.
Historical Evolution
'crowd' changed from the Old English word 'crudan' meaning 'to press' and eventually became the modern English word 'crowd'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press or push together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fill beyond capacity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to fill a space beyond its capacity, causing discomfort or inconvenience.
The train was overcrowded during rush hour.
Synonyms
overfilljam-pack
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/31 13:25