C1
congestion vs overcrowding vs overpopulation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| congestionnoun/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ | Meaning a situation where a road or place is so full that traffic or movement becomes very slow | Goes with traffic congestion | Example The new metro line is meant to ease congestion on the main roads into the center. |
| overcrowdingnoun/ˌoʊ.vərˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/ | Meaning a situation in which too many people or things are in a place | Goes with severe overcrowding | Example City leaders plan to build new apartments to reduce overcrowding in the old district. |
| overpopulationnoun/ˌoʊ.vər.pɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a situation where there are too many people living in a place for its resources | Goes with problem of overpopulation | Example Overpopulation puts huge pressure on water, housing and public transport. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Traffic is worst between five and seven in the evening.