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Congested

usgb/kənˈdʒestɪd/Volume
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Peak TimesPlay
Use 'congested' to describe heavy traffic during the busiest hours of the day. SlideAvoid the highway at 6 PM; it's always congested.
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Beyond TrafficPlay
'Congested' applies to overfull places too, not just roads. SlideThe concert hall was so congested we could hardly move.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Using 'congested' often suggests inconvenience or frustration. SlideWe were late due to the congested city center.