What does overcrowd mean?
Definitions for overcrowd
ˌoʊ vərˈkraʊdover·crowd
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word overcrowd.
Princeton's WordNet
overcrowdverb
cause to crowd together too much
"The students overcrowded the cafeteria"
overcrowdverb
crowd together too much
Wiktionary
overcrowdverb
To fill beyond desired limits, with people, animals, objects or information.
Etymology: From over + crowd.
ChatGPT
overcrowd
Overcrowd refers to the state or condition of having too many people or things in a limited space or area, exceeding its capacity and causing discomfort, inefficiency, or hazard.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Overcrowd
ō-vėr-krowd′, v.t. to fill or crowd to excess.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overcrowd in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overcrowd in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of overcrowd in a Sentence
Be careful not to overcrowd the fryer or frying pan – the Brussels Sprouts expand as they cook due to their high water content.
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