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- [kram]
- /kræm/
- /ˈkræmɪŋ/
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- [kram]
- /kræm/
Definitions of cramming word
- noun cramming intensive study, esp in order to pass an exam 3
- verb with object cramming to fill (something) by force with more than it can easily hold. 1
- verb with object cramming to force or stuff (usually followed by into, down, etc.). 1
- verb with object cramming to fill with or as with an excessive amount of food; overfeed. 1
- verb with object cramming Informal. to prepare (a person), as for an examination, by having him or her memorize information within a short period of time. to acquire knowledge of (a subject) by so preparing oneself. 1
- verb with object cramming Archaic. to tell lies to. 1
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Origin of cramming
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English crammen, Old English crammian to stuff, akin to crimman to put in
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Parts of speech for Cramming
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cramming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cramming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cramming
noun cramming
- schoolwork — the material studied in or for school, comprising homework and work done in class.
- mobbing — a disorderly or riotous crowd of people.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- congestion — If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people.
- loading — anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons.
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