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congest


Meanings
  • noun

    A state of traffic or other congestion, especially on a road or in a crowded area.

    - "The city was in a state of congestion due to heavy traffic."
    - "The event attracted a large crowd, resulting in congestion at the entrance."
  • verb

    To obstruct the normal flow of a liquid or gas, making it difficult to move or breathe.

    - "The nose is congested due to a cold."
    - "The pipes were congested with debris."

Synonyms

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Rhymes
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progress , regress , access , transgress
Variants
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congest , congested , congesting , congestion , congestions , congestive , congests
Etymology
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From the Latin 'congestus', meaning 'pressed together'.


Trivia
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  1. Congestion can lead to various health issues, such as headaches, fatigue, and even heart attacks in severe cases.

  2. The term 'congested' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. In some cases, congestion can be caused by emotional stress or anxiety, leading to feelings of mental and emotional congestion.


Related Concepts
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  1. traffic congestion: A common problem in urban areas, resulting in delays and increased travel times.

  2. nasal congestion: A symptom of various conditions, including the common cold, allergies, and sinusitis.


Culture
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In literature, congest is often used to describe a crowded or chaotic scene, such as in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, where the streets of Paris are depicted as being in a state of congestion due to the large number of people.

How to Memorize "congest"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowded street or a clogged drain to remember the meaning of congest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of being stuck or obstructed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'cannot go' to remember that congest means 'cannot flow' or 'cannot go'.


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