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单词 overcrowded
释义

overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d How to pronounce overcrowd (audio)
overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds

transitive verb

: to cause to be too crowded

intransitive verb

: to crowd together too much

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Arrange your herbs into a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the sheet. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Use a medium cookie scoop to drop golf ball-size rounds (about 2 tablespoons each) of the batter into the oil, about 6 at a time so as to not overcrowd the pan and cause the temperature of the oil to drop too much. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 Working in two or three batches, making sure to not overcrowd pan, add 8 to 12 scallops to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2022 Add rounds, being careful not to overcrowd pan; cook in batches, as needed. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 Dip each potato ball into batter, coating fully, then carefully slide into hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd pot. Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 Working in batches, if needed, so as to not overcrowd the pan, place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and sear until nicely browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021 Old attire with the intention of being worn again and clothes that no longer fit or never get worn can easily overcrowd this small space. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2021 When the oil is hot, use a ladle to drop in large scoops of potato mixture, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d How to pronounce overcrowd (audio)
overcrowded; overcrowding
: to cause to be too crowded
Passengers overcrowded the train.

overcrowded

adjective

as in overloaded

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • overloaded
  • crowded
  • overstuffed
  • overfilled
  • overfull
  • overflowing
  • overladen
  • crammed
  • filled
  • packed
  • jammed
  • bursting
  • brimming
  • stuffed
  • teeming
  • chockablock
  • brimful
  • jam-packed
  • loaded
  • swarming
  • rife
  • fraught
  • full
  • fat
  • chockful
  • chock-full
  • abounding
  • replete
  • flush

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • empty
  • inadequate
  • vacant
  • insufficient
  • devoid
  • incomplete
  • void
  • blank
  • bare
  • stark
  • deficient
  • short
  • wanting
  • shy
  • depleted
  • drained
  • exhausted
  • shortish
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