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congested

UK
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
US
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

Translations

congestedadjective
more congested
Comp.
most congested
Super.
UK
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
US
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
congestionnéMédecine; se dit d’un organe ou d’une muqueuse bouché(e) par un afflux excessif de sang ou de mucus.
Her nose was congested due to the cold, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Son nez était congestionné à cause du rhume, ce qui rendait la respiration difficile.
encombréCirculation, urbanisme; indique un lieu ou une voie trop rempli(e) de véhicules ou de personnes.
The city streets were congested with cars during rush hour, causing long delays.
Les rues de la ville étaient encombrées de voitures aux heures de pointe, ce qui a causé de longs retards.
Synonyms
crowded
overcrowded
jammed
packed
clogged
blocked
full
stuffed
Antonyms
uncluttered
clear
uncongested
congestverb

congested

Past Simple

congested
Past Simple
congested
Past Participle
congesting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈdʒɛst/
US
/kənˈdʒɛst/
congestionnerSe dit surtout de la circulation, des lieux ou de certaines parties du corps.
The accident on the highway congested the traffic for miles.
L'accident sur l'autoroute a congestionné la circulation sur des kilomètres.
engorgerEmployé pour des voies, des routes ou des espaces qui deviennent trop pleins ou bloqués.
The accident on the highway congested the traffic for miles.
L'accident sur l'autoroute a engorgé la circulation sur des kilomètres.
s'engorgerVerbe pronominal pour un lieu, une voie ou un espace qui devient encombré ou bloqué.
During the summer tourist season, the tiny streets often congest with visitors.
Pendant la saison touristique d'été, les petites rues s'engorgent souvent de visiteurs.
se congestionnerS'emploie notamment en médecine pour une partie du corps remplie de sang ou de mucus.
The cold virus can congest the nasal passages, making it difficult to breathe.
Le virus du rhume peut congestionner les voies nasales, ce qui rend la respiration difficile.
Synonyms
block
obstruct
overcrowd
fill
jam
crowd
stuff
clog
Antonyms
unclog
clear

Definitions

congestedadjective
Blocked with an excessive accumulation of something, especially blood or mucus.
Her nose was congested due to the cold, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Overcrowded or filled to excess, especially with traffic or people.
The city streets were congested with cars during rush hour, causing long delays.
congestverb
To cause an area or space to become overcrowded or blocked.
The accident on the highway congested the traffic for miles.
To cause a part of the body to fill with fluid or blood, leading to swelling or blockage.
The cold virus can congest the nasal passages, making it difficult to breathe.
To become overcrowded or blocked.
During the summer tourist season, the tiny streets often congest with visitors.
To become filled with fluid or blood, causing swelling or blockage.
Her sinuses congest rapidly whenever she’s exposed to pollen.
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