Congested
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
Congested means when a place is so full of people or cars that it becomes hard to move around, like a busy street during rush hour or a packed stadium at a concert.
Examples
- During rush hour, the streets near my school became so congested with cars and buses that it took us an extra twenty minutes to reach our classroom.
- The library was congested with students preparing for exams, making it difficult to find a quiet spot to study or even check out a book.
- After the big game, the area around the stadium was congested with excited fans, all trying to leave at the same time, which led to a long wait for our ride home.
Synonyms
crowded
packed
full
jammed
cluttered
overloaded
Antonyms
clear
empty
spacious
uncluttered
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