overcrowd Definition
- 1to fill a space with too many people or things, making it uncomfortable or unsafe
- 2to provide with too little space
Using overcrowd: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcrowd" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The concert was overcrowded and many people were injured in the stampede.
Example
The school is overcrowded and needs more classrooms.
Example
The city's public transportation system is often overcrowded during rush hour.
overcrowd Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with overcrowd
a house with too many people living in it
Example
They had to move out of their overcrowded house because it was too small for their family.
a market with too many vendors or customers, making it difficult to move around or conduct business
Example
The street market was so overcrowded that it was hard to see what was being sold.
a prison with too many inmates, leading to poor living conditions and increased violence
Example
The government is facing criticism for the overcrowded prisons and lack of resources for inmates.
Summary: overcrowd in Brief
To 'overcrowd' [oh-ver-kroud] means to fill a space with too many people or things, making it uncomfortable or unsafe. It can also mean to provide with too little space. Examples include overcrowded concerts, schools, and public transportation systems. Phrases include 'overcrowded house,' 'overcrowded market,' and 'overcrowded prison.' Synonyms include 'cram,' 'jam,' 'pack,' and 'stuff.' Antonyms include 'empty,' 'clear,' and 'evacuate.'
