adj
Uncommon
congested
Congested (adj) means Overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic, people, or fluid. Example: “The motorway is badly congested during rush hour.”
adj
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Overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic, people, or fluid.
"The motorway is badly congested during rush hour."
"His nose was so congested he could barely breathe."
How to use congested
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo full or blocked up — used for roads, cities, or a stuffy nose alike.
Common pairings
congested roads
congested nose
heavily congested
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more congested
- Superlative
- most congested
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The motorway is badly _____ during rush hour.
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Rhymes for congested
vested
rested
invested
arrested
detested
untested
requested
contested
interested
uninterested
disinterested
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Frequently asked questions
What does “congested” mean?
The word “congested” means overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic, people, or fluid. In plain terms, too full or blocked up — used for roads, cities, or a stuffy nose alike.
How do you use “congested” in a sentence?
Here is “congested” used in a sentence: “The motorway is badly congested during rush hour.”
What part of speech is “congested”?
“Congested” is an adjective.
Is “congested” a common word?
“Congested” is an uncommon word in modern English.
