noun
cramming
Cramming (noun) means the act of studying intensively over a short period, usually right before a test. Example: “A week of cramming isn't a substitute for studying all semester.”
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The act of studying intensively over a short period, usually right before a test.
"A week of cramming isn't a substitute for studying all semester."
How to use cramming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLast-minute intensive studying, or the act of packing something in tightly.
Common pairings
exam cramming
cramming session
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What does “cramming” mean?
The word “cramming” means the act of studying intensively over a short period, usually right before a test. In plain terms, last-minute intensive studying, or the act of packing something in tightly.
How do you use “cramming” in a sentence?
Here is “cramming” used in a sentence: “A week of cramming isn't a substitute for studying all semester.”
What part of speech is “cramming”?
“Cramming” is a noun.
What is the meaning of cramming?
"cramming" (noun) means the act of studying intensively over a short period, usually right before a test.
