cram

verbfill to overflowing; compress

verbstudy intensely

Synonyms for cram

verb fill to overflowing; compress

Antonyms for cram

Word Origin & History

Old English crammian "press something into something else," from Proto-Germanic *kram-/*krem- (cf. Old High German krimman "to press, pinch," Old Norse kremja "to squeeze, pinch"), from PIE root *ger- "to gather" (cf. Sanskrit gramah "heap, troop," Old Church Slavonic gramota "heap," Latin gremium "bosom, lap"). Meaning "study intensely for an exam" originally was British student slang first recorded 1803. Related: Crammed; cramming.

Example Sentences for cram

So she tried to cram me—that it was Glenwilliam persuaded her against me.

I houp ye're no gaen to cram stuff like that into the heeds o' the twa laddies.

At that time it was the custom to cram children rather unmercifully.

So was every person who possibly could cram through the doors of the big room.

I'm going driving, sir, with Captain Cram's own team and road-wagon.

As for Cram, what could he say when the post commander dropped the matter?

Doyle's a totally different man since she turned up, Cram tells me.

Cram went about his duties with a heavy heart and light aid.

Well, that's just what I'm afraid of, and what Cram and Reynolds dread.

"Come with me," was Cram's next order, and the lieutenant followed.

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bolt

bolted

bone up

brush up

brush up on

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