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cram
- pronunciation:
- kraem
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
crammed, cramming, crams |
| definition 1: |
to fill with more than can be easily held.
Hundreds of people crammed the hall.- similar words:
- pack, stuff
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| definition 2: |
to force into a space that is too small; stuff. (usually followed by "inside," "into," or "down.")
If you cram any more of that sandwich into your mouth, your cheeks will explode.- similar words:
- crowd, jam, pack, squeeze, stuff, wedge
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| definition 3: |
to study hard at the last minute for an examination.
We crammed all night before the final exam. |
| related words: |
brush up on, coach, crowd, drill, fill, line, pack, study, tuck |
| derivation: |
crammer (n.) |
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