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What is another word for Congested? – 174 Congested Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    crowded packed jammed blocked obstructed clogged choked stuffed crammed dense thick heavy cluttered messy disordered chaotic confused tangled knotted snarled twisted complicated intricate complex overburdened overwhelmed swamped flooded saturated overloaded strained stressed tight constricted narrow restricted limited cramped confined squeezed compressed compacted dense teeming thronging swarming teeming overflowing surging rushing pouring flooding deluging

    Meaning of Congested

    The primary meaning of "congested" is related to something being overcrowded or blocked, often causing difficulties in movement or flow.

    Definitions

    • Overcrowded or blocked, so that movement or flow is difficult or impossible
    • * (Of a person) having a congested nose or lungs, typically as a result of a cold

    Etymology of Congested

    The word "congested" comes from the Latin "congestus", past participle of "congeree", which means "to heap together" or "to gather", from "con-" (together) and "gerere" (to carry or bring)
    Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical blockages, and later expanded to include figurative uses, such as describing overcrowded areas or systems

    Example Uses

    • The city streets were congested due to the parade, making it difficult to get around
    • * The patient's lungs were congested, making it hard for her to breathe
    • * The company's network was congested, causing slow internet speeds

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    clear open free unobstructed unclogged unblocked unrestricted unlimited spacious roomy airy light loose relaxed uncomplicated simple easy smooth flowing unencumbered unhindered unimpeded effortless convenient accessible

    Related Nouns

    congestion crowd throng multitude swarm jam blockage obstruction clog choke clot snarl tangle knot complication intricacy complexity overload strain stress pressure tension squeeze compression compaction density thickness heaviness

    Related Verbs

    congest clog block obstruct choke clot snarl tangle knot complicate intricate complex overload strain stress press squeeze compress compact densify thicken heavy clutter mess disorder confuse

    Related Adjectives

    crowded packed jammed blocked obstructed clogged choked stuffed crammed dense thick heavy cluttered messy disordered chaotic confused tangled knotted snarled twisted complicated intricate complex overburdened overwhelmed swamped flooded saturated overloaded strained stressed tight constricted narrow restricted limited cramped confined squeezed compressed compacted