Crammed
/kræmd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo fill a space completely, often to an excessive degree; to stuff or pack tightly.
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To fill (a space) tightly; pack
The small room was crammed with furniture.
💡 Simply: Think about trying to fit everything into your backpack before a trip. If there's no room left, your backpack is crammed. It's like you're squeezing everything in, even if it's a tight fit.
👶 For kids: When you try to put too many toys in your toy box and it's super full, that's crammed!
More Examples
She crammed all her belongings into a single box before moving.
He crammed the information into his memory before the test.
How It's Used
"The suitcase was crammed with clothes."
"He crammed for the exam the night before."
"The train was crammed with commuters during rush hour."
To study intensively in a short period of time, usually before an exam.
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To study intensively in a short period of time
She crammed for the final exam the night before.
💡 Simply: Picture this: you have a big test tomorrow, and you haven't studied! Cramming is when you try to learn everything in a rush right before the test, hoping it'll stick.
👶 For kids: When you try to learn everything for a test at the last minute, that's called cramming!
More Examples
He had to cram to catch up on the material.
Cramming is not always the best way to learn, but can be useful in a time crunch.
How It's Used
"I crammed for the history test last night."
"He crammed all of the material into his short-term memory for the exam."
From Middle English *crammen*, from Old English *crammian* ('to stuff, press'). Related to Dutch *krammen* ('to cramp').
The word 'cram' and its derivatives have been used for centuries to convey the idea of filling a space tightly or studying intensely.
Memory tip
Imagine a lunchbox crammed with so many snacks it won't close. That's crammed!