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to cram
01
to forcefully or tightly pack a space with a large amount of something
Transitive: to cram sth somewhere
Examples
In preparation for the move, they needed to cram their belongings into boxes.
Trying to organize the closet, she had to cram the shoes onto the shelf.
02
to fill or pack a container with people or objects that seem to exceed its capacity
Transitive: to cram a container with sth
Examples
The tiny closet was crammed with clothes, making it difficult to find anything.
The movers crammed the moving van with furniture and boxes, making sure to utilize every inch of space.
03
to force or rush someone to study or memorize information within a short period
Transitive: to cram sb
Examples
The teacher decided to cram her students before the final exam to ensure they covered all the key topics.
Feeling unprepared, Sarah asked her friend to cram her with important formulas the night before the math test.
04
to engage in intense and concentrated studying within a limited timeframe, typically right before an examination
Intransitive
Examples
As the final exams approached, Sarah had to cram all night to catch up on the semester's material.
Feeling unprepared, Jack decided to cram for his history test the night before.
