overcrowded — having too many people or things in a space, making it uncomfortable or unsafe
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having too many people or things in a space, making it uncomfortable or unsafe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/
Korean meaning: 사람이나 물건이 너무 많아서 불편하거나 위험한
Korean pronunciation: 오우버**크라우**디드
Example Sentences
- The elevator was so overcrowded that I had to become best friends with a stranger's armpit.
- Many schools in the city are overcrowded due to rapid population growth.
- The overcrowded beach looked like a human pizza with extra toppings.
overcrowded
ADJECTIVE//ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd//
having too many people or things in a space, making it uncomfortable or unsafe
having too many people or things in a space, making it uncomfortable or unsafe
Overcrowded and clouded, yet still proud!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
over(너무, 지나치게)와 crowd(군중)가 합쳐져서 '너무 많은 사람들로 가득한' 의미가 되었습니다. crowd는 원래 '밀다, 압박하다'는 뜻의 고대 영어에서 유래했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The elevator was so overcrowded that I had to become best friends with a stranger's armpit.”
“Many schools in the city are overcrowded due to rapid population growth.”
“The overcrowded beach looked like a human pizza with extra toppings.”
“Housing shortage has led to overcrowded living conditions in urban areas.”
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