Congest

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛst/

Definitions of congest

verb to block or fill with an excessive amount of something, causing overcrowding or obstruction

Example Sentences

A1 The traffic congestion was so bad that I was late for work.

A2 The narrow streets in the old town often congest with tourists during peak season.

B1 The lack of proper drainage systems can lead to congestion in the city streets during heavy rainfalls.

B2 The construction work on the highway caused a major congestion for commuters during rush hour.

C1 The city council implemented new traffic management strategies to alleviate congestion in the downtown area.

C2 The airport authorities are constantly working on ways to reduce congestion and improve efficiency in air traffic control.

Examples of congest in a Sentence

formal The city's traffic congestion has been a major issue for years.

informal I avoid driving during rush hour to steer clear of the congestion.

slang The highway was totally clogged up with cars, it was a real mess.

figurative Her mind was so congested with worries that she couldn't focus on anything else.

Grammatical Forms of congest

• past tense: congested
• plural: congests
• comparative: more congested
• superlative: most congested
• present tense: congest
• future tense: will congest
• perfect tense: has congested
• continuous tense: is congesting
• singular: congest
• positive degree: congested
• infinitive: congest
• gerund: congesting
• participle: congesting

Origin and Evolution of congest

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'congest' originated from the Latin word 'congestus', which means 'heaped together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'congest' has evolved to not only refer to physical accumulation or overcrowding, but also to describe traffic congestion, data congestion, and other forms of blockage or overcrowding.