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Mr. Tom Posted 6 years ago
Vocabulary
Packed to capacity
Hi
Are these almost the same?
The hall was packed to capacity.
The hall was packed to overflowing.
Thanks,
Tom
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They are similar, but 'to capacity' suggests it is full, whereas 'to overflowing' suggests too many people are there and it may be dangerous or impractical.
- They are similar, but 'to capacity' suggests it is full, whereas 'to overflowing' suggests too many people are there and it may be dangerous or impractical.
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They are similar, but 'to capacity' suggests it is full, whereas 'to overflowing' suggests too many people are there and it may be dangerous or impractical.
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