Pronunciation: /kræmd/

Definitions of crammed

verb to fill or pack tightly; to force into a small space

Example Sentences

A1 I crammed all my clothes into my suitcase before leaving for vacation.

A2 She crammed for her English exam the night before and still managed to pass.

B1 The students crammed for the history test by studying all weekend.

B2 The chef crammed all the ingredients into the small kitchen to prepare the special dish.

C1 The library was crammed with students studying for their final exams.

C2 The stadium was crammed with fans cheering for their favorite team during the championship game.

adjective packed tightly; filled to capacity

Example Sentences

A1 The suitcase was crammed full of clothes for the trip.

A2 The tiny apartment felt cramped with all the furniture crammed in.

B1 The students crammed for their exams all night.

B2 The schedule was so crammed with meetings that there was no time for breaks.

C1 The bookshelf was crammed with books on various subjects.

C2 The concert hall was crammed with eager fans waiting to see their favorite band perform.

Examples of crammed in a Sentence

formal The library was so crowded that all the study tables were crammed with students.

informal I crammed all my clothes into my suitcase for the weekend trip.

slang The party was so packed, we were all crammed in like sardines.

figurative Her mind was so crammed with information, she couldn't focus on one thing at a time.

Grammatical Forms of crammed

past tense

crammed

plural

crammed

comparative

more crammed

superlative

most crammed

present tense

cram

future tense

will cram

perfect tense

have crammed

continuous tense

cramming

singular

crammed

positive degree

crammed

infinitive

cram

gerund

cramming

participle

crammed

Origin and Evolution of crammed

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'crammed' originated from the Middle English word 'crammen' which means to stuff or fill tightly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crammed' has retained its original meaning of packing tightly or filling to capacity, but it has also taken on additional connotations of doing something quickly or forcefully.