Congest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈd͡ʒɛst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Congest is a noun meaning (Ireland, Scotland, agriculture, history) A farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.
Meaning
(Ireland, Scotland, agriculture, history) A farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To become blocked or obstructed
- (transitive) To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.
Example Sentences
congest roads
congest lungs
congest traffic
Nasal passages can congest during a cold.
Word Forms
- congests
- congesting
- congested
Synonyms for congest
Depending on context, synonyms include smallholder, foul, back up, choke, clog.
Antonyms for congest
Common opposites include unclog.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clog, choke, foul, back up, fail, conacre.
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