What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
filled
Example
The glass was filled to the brim with water. [filled: past participle]
Example
She was filled with joy when she saw her family after a long time. [filled: adjective]
Example
My calendar is filled with meetings all day. [filled: verb]
crowded
Example
The train was so crowded that I had to stand the entire way. [crowded: adjective]
Example
The concert was so crowded that we could barely see the stage. [crowded: adjective]
Example
The political landscape is crowded with candidates vying for attention. [crowded: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Filled is more commonly used than crowded in everyday language. Filled is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while crowded is more specific and tends to be used in limited situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between filled and crowded?
Both filled and crowded are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
