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overcrowded

Overcrowded (adj) means containing far more people or things than there is comfortable room for. Example: “The overcrowded train left commuters standing shoulder to shoulder.”

adj
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Containing far more people or things than there is comfortable room for.
"The overcrowded train left commuters standing shoulder to shoulder."
"Local officials warned that the shelter was overcrowded."

How to use overcrowded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPacked with too many people or things for the space.

Common pairings
overcrowded classroom overcrowded prison overcrowded city

Word forms

more overcrowded comparative, most overcrowded superlative

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Etymology

From over- + crowded.

Rhymes for overcrowded

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overcrowded” mean?

The word “overcrowded” means containing far more people or things than there is comfortable room for. In plain terms, packed with too many people or things for the space.

How do you use “overcrowded” in a sentence?

Here is “overcrowded” used in a sentence: “The overcrowded train left commuters standing shoulder to shoulder.”

What part of speech is “overcrowded”?

“Overcrowded” is an adjective.

Is “overcrowded” a common word?

“Overcrowded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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