congested — blocked or crowded with traffic or people; (of airways) blocked with mucus
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: blocked or crowded with traffic or people; (of airways) blocked with mucus
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdʒestɪd/
Example Sentences
- My nose is so congested that I sound like a robot when I speak.
- The highway was so congested that people started playing cards in their cars.
- The emergency room becomes congested during flu season.
congested
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈdʒestɪd/]
blocked or crowded with traffic or people; (of airways) blocked with mucus
Traffic jam blocks the street
The congested road's suggested solution is finally digested!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin congerere, meaning 'to bring together' or 'to heap up.' The word evolved to describe a condition where many things accumulate in one place, causing blockage or overcrowding.
Breakdown
con- (together) + gerere (to carry, heap) → congestus (past participle) → congested (adjective form indicating a state of accumulation or blockage).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My nose is so congested that I sound like a robot when I speak.”
“The highway was so congested that people started playing cards in their cars.”
“The emergency room becomes congested during flu season.”
“City planners are trying to reduce congested areas by improving public transportation.”
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