crowding

Meanings

• Noun

  The condition of a large number of people or things being in a confined space or area, resulting in discomfort, anxiety, or difficulty moving.

  - "The subway station was filled with crowding commuters during rush hour."
  - "The theater was evacuated due to a fire hazard caused by crowding."

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Synonyms

crowd in , swarm , throng

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crowding
allowing , owing , showing

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Variants

List of all variants of crowding that leads to same result
crowd , crowded , crowding , crowds , crowd in , crowded in , crowding in , crowds in , crowd out , crowded out , crowding out , crowds out

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Etymology

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The term 'crowding' comes from the Old English word 'crwan' meaning 'to press closely together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crowding' is also used in psychology to describe the phenomenon of people getting too close to each other during social interactions.

2. In some cultures, crowding is seen as a sign of prosperity and vitality, while in others it is associated with chaos and disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Crowding can lead to feelings of anxiety and claustrophobia in some individuals.

2. Comfort zone: Crowding can be a violation of personal space and a challenge to one's comfort zone.

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Culture

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Crowding has been a common theme in literature and art, particularly in depictions of urban life and overpopulation. It can also be a metaphor for emotional or psychological pressure.

How to Memorize "crowding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowded room or bus.
   - Visualize the sensation of being pressed against others in a tight space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crowding' with feelings of discomfort and claustrophobia.
   - Think of a large crowd or a busy city street.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'crowded' kitchen or a 'crowded' closet.
   - Use the acronym 'CROWDING' to remember the definition: 'Condition Resulting In Overcrowding, Walls Pressing In'.

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