C1
cramped vs crowded vs overcrowded vs packed
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| crampedadjective/kræmpt/ | Meaning too small for the people or things inside, so it is uncomfortable | Goes with cramped conditions | Example Many families still live in cramped conditions in the city's old apartment blocks. |
| crowdedadjective/ˈkraʊ.dɪd/ | Meaning Full of people, so that it is hard to move. | Goes with — | Example The train was so crowded that I had to stand the whole way. |
| overcrowdedadjective/ˌoʊ.vərˈkraʊ.dɪd/ | Meaning with too many people or things in a space | Goes with overcrowded city | Example Overcrowded classrooms make it hard for teachers to help every student. |
| packedadjective/pækt/ | Meaning very full of people or things; also having a lot of something | Goes with packed with | Example The stadium was packed with fans wearing red shirts. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Our week in Da Nang was with activities.