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crowd
Third Person
overcrowds
Present Participle
overcrowding
Past Tense
overcrowded
Past Participle
overcrowded
1
to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable
- We chose to leave the theme park early because the crowds overcrowded the main attractions.
- The buses during rush hour often overcrowd, leading to discomfort for passengers.
- Tourists overcrowd the beach during the holiday weekend, making it hard to relax.
- The small café was overcrowded, and there were no empty tables available.
- The elevators tend to overcrowd during the morning commute.
2
to fill a space with more people or objects than it can comfortably accommodate, often to the point where it becomes dangerous or uncomfortable