26984 words

cram

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
to force a lot of people or things into a small space:

Examples:

be crammed into Eight children were crammed into the back of the car.
be crammed against The room was packed and we were crammed against the door.
2
to do many things in a short period of time:

Examples:

cram something into something I had to cram three countries into a week's business trip.
3
to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam:

Examples:

cram for She's cramming for her history exam.
4
to force something into a small space, or to fill an area with people:

Examples:

Six children were crammed into the back of the car.
5
to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam:

Examples:

She’s cramming for her history exam.

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