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overcrowded

/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/

Translations

overcrowdedadjective

more overcrowded

Comp.

most overcrowded

Super.

/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/

surpeuplé

The subway was so overcrowded during rush hour that there was barely any room to stand.

Le métro était tellement surpeuplé aux heures de pointe qu’il y avait à peine de la place pour se tenir debout.

Additional translations

bondéS’emploie surtout pour des lieux ou des véhicules très remplis.

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overcrowdedpast participle

/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/

Functions as the past participle of the verb "overcrowd" and is widely used attributively.

surpeuplé

The already overcrowded shelters struggled to house everyone.

Les abris déjà surpeuplés avaient du mal à héberger tout le monde.

Synonyms

overcrowdverb

overcrowded

Past Simple

overcrowded

Past Simple

overcrowded

Past Participle

overcrowding

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊd/

surcharger

Don't overcrowd the elevator; it's only rated for eight people.

Ne surchargez pas l'ascenseur ; il est prévu pour huit personnes seulement.

s'encombrerS’emploie pour dire qu’un lieu devient trop plein ou bondé.

The hallway quickly overcrowded when the concert ended.

Le couloir s'est rapidement encombré à la fin du concert.

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Definitions

overcrowdedadjective

Filled with too many people or things, beyond the capacity of the space.

The subway was so overcrowded during rush hour that there was barely any room to stand.

overcrowdedpast participle

Having been filled with more people or things than can be comfortably or safely accommodated.

The already overcrowded shelters struggled to house everyone.

overcrowdverb

To fill (a space) beyond its capacity, causing discomfort or inconvenience; to crowd too much (transitive).

Don't overcrowd the elevator; it's only rated for eight people.

To become too full or crowded (intransitive).

The hallway quickly overcrowded when the concert ended.