congest Definition
to become blocked or crowded.
Using congest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The streets were congested with traffic.
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His nose was congested due to allergies.
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The airport was congested with passengers.
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The river was congested with debris after the storm.
congest Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with congest
a place where there is a lot of traffic or people, making it difficult to move around
Example
The city center is a congested area during rush hour.
congested chest
a condition where the airways in the lungs are narrowed or blocked, causing difficulty in breathing
Example
He had a congested chest due to a cold.
Example
Her work week was so congested that she didn't have time for anything else.
Origins of congest
from Latin 'congestus', meaning 'pressed together'
Summary: congest in Brief
'Congest' [kənˈdʒest] means to become blocked or crowded. It can refer to physical objects like streets, rivers, and airways, as well as abstract concepts like schedules. Examples include 'The streets were congested with traffic.' and 'Her work week was so congested that she didn't have time for anything else.' Synonyms include 'clog,' 'jam,' and 'choke.'
