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cram
1[kram]
verb (used with object)
to fill (something) by force with more than it can easily hold.
Synonyms: , , , ,to force or stuff (usually followed by into, down, etc.).
to fill with or as with an excessive amount of food; overfeed.
Synonyms:Informal.
to prepare (a person), as for an exam, by having them memorize information within a short period of time.
to acquire knowledge of (a subject) by so preparing oneself.
Archaic.to tell lies to.
verb (used without object)
to eat greedily or to excess.
Synonyms:to study for an examination by memorizing facts at the last minute.
to press or force accommodation in a room, vehicle, etc., beyond normal or comfortable capacity; crowd; jam.
The whole team crammed into the bus.
noun
Informal.the act of preparing for an exam by memorizing information within a short time period.
an excessively full state.
a dense crowd; throng.
Cram
2[kram]
noun
Ralph Adams, 1863–1942, U.S. architect and writer.
cram
1/ æ /
verb
(tr) to force (people, material, etc) into (a room, container, etc) with more than it can hold; stuff
to eat or cause to eat more than necessary
informalto study or cause to study (facts, etc), esp for an examination, by hastily memorizing
noun
the act or condition of cramming
a crush
Cram
2/ æ /
noun
Steve. born 1960, English middle-distance runner: European 1500 m champion (1981, 1986); world 1500 m champion (1983)
Other 51Թ Forms
- crammingly adverb
- well-crammed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cram1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cram1
Example Sentences
Good weather and the willingness of people smugglers to cram more people onto small boats have been highlighted by the government as factors driving the level of migrant Channel crossings.
It all came to a head when they crashed out on the floor of the university library, while desperately trying to cram for an exam.
Authorities quickly released information about the driver of a car that careened through a street crammed with pedestrians celebrating Liverpool soccer club’s Premier League championship with a parade Monday.
Fans who crammed into the tent included Ellie, David and George, who described Sheeran as "the biggest artist in the world".
There’s a noticeable pride Morot takes in touring me around his geek’s paradise: a two-level office crammed with shelves of scowling latex heads, furry creatures and a pair of giant gators overlooking it all.
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