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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Congested

Can I use the word 'congested' in the follwoing context:

The gym is really congested (overcrowded) today.

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It's possible, but it's not a word I would very naturally choose in this context. I would usually say "crowded" or "busy". "congested" is usually used of streets, roads, traffic etc.

— Mr Wordy

  • It's possible, but it's not a word I would very naturally choose in this context.
  • I would usually say "crowded" or "busy".
  • "congested" is usually used of streets, roads, traffic etc.
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It's possible, but it's not a word I would very naturally choose in this context. I would usually say "crowded" or "busy".

"congested" is usually used of streets, roads, traffic etc.
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