Cram

Pronunciation: /ˈkræm/

Cram (verb)

  1. To study a lot in a short time, especially before an exam.
  2. To put many things into a space until it is full.

Examples

  • She had to cram for the exam all night.
  • They crammed before the big test.

Common collocations: cram for exams, cram all night, cram into a space, cram with items, intense cram

Cram (noun)

  1. A period of intense study, usually before an exam.

Examples

  • The cram before finals was exhausting.
  • A cram can help you remember facts quickly.

Synonyms of Cram

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cram

  • removing contents from a space
  • removing items from a container