Cram - English meaning

phrasal verb

Study intensively, as before an exam

phrasal verb

To study a subject as much as you can in a short period of time

Usage examples:

She boned up on her spanish before going to mexico.

noun

A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.

Usage examples:

A huge crowd gathered in the street outside

verb

(of a number of people) fill (a space) almost completely, leaving little or no room for movement.

Usage examples:

The dance floor was crowded with revellers

noun

A large group of people who have gathered together

Usage examples:

A crowd formed outside the club., crowds of people watched the fireworks., i don’t know many people…

verb

Cause (a space or container) to become full or almost full.

Usage examples:

I filled the bottle with water

noun

An amount of something which is as much as one wants or can bear.

Usage examples:

We have eaten our fill

verb

Make full, also in a metaphorical sense

verb

Squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space.

Usage examples:

Four of us were jammed in one compartment

noun

An instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck.

Usage examples:

Paper jams

verb

A sweet spread or conserve made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency.

Usage examples:

Strawberry jam

noun

A snack, a meal; a hot drink accompanied by food.

phrasal verb

To study a subject quickly before taking an exam

Usage examples:

I need to mug up (on) my history before tomorrow's exam.

verb

Fill (accommodation or a space) beyond what is comfortable, safe, or desirable.

Usage examples:

Employees were assigned to make sure people didn't overcrowd the escalators

verb

Put more into (a container) than it either should or can contain.

Usage examples:

Jean led the way slowly, balancing her teacup, which she had overfilled

verb

Load with too great a burden or cargo.

Usage examples:

Both boats were overloaded and low in the water

noun

An excessive amount of something.

Usage examples:

An overload of stress

verb

To put too great a load in or on something

Usage examples:

Don’t overload the washer or it won’t work properly., fig. i can’t go out tonight – i’m overloaded …

verb

Examine and make corrections or alterations to (written or printed matter).

Usage examples:

The book was published in 1960 and revised in 1968

noun

A proof including corrections made in an earlier proof.

Usage examples:

I handed in the revises this morning

noun

Matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied.

Usage examples:

I prefer to buy stuff in sales

verb

Fill (a receptacle or space) tightly with something.

Usage examples:

An old teapot stuffed full of cash

verb

The tangible substance that goes into a physical object

verb

Study assiduously.

Usage examples:

Kids swotting for exams

noun

A person who studies very hard.

Usage examples:

That speech confirms what many people feel and fear about politicians: that they were the most desp…

noun

Abbreviation for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats: a method for examining an organization, product, etc. and how it can develop, by considering these four areas

Usage examples:

Carrying out a swot analysis helped them identify two clear markets for their product.

noun

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Usage examples:

He pushed his way through the throng

verb

(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area).

Usage examples:

A crowd thronged the station

noun

A large group of people

Usage examples:

A huge throng had gathered around the speaker., [ t ] the narrow streets were thronged with tourist…