1 A2 neutral
Of people or animals: to press into a small space in large numbers.
"The passengers crowded together on the platform as the train approached."
inseparable
crowd together
A2 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
To move or press close together into a small space, either by choice or necessity.
In plain English
When many people or things squeeze together tightly into one place.
What does "crowd together" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
Of objects or buildings: to be placed or built very close to one another with little space between them.
"Centuries-old houses were crowded together along the narrow medieval streets."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
A crowd forming by pressing together.
Actually means
When many people or things squeeze together tightly into one place.
Usage tip
Can be used of people, animals, or objects. Often implies limited space. Can be used both intransitively ('they crowded together') and transitively ('the architect crowded the buildings together').
Words that pair with "crowd together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
people animals buildings refugees spectators houses
How to conjugate "crowd together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
crowd together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
crowds together
he/she/it
Past simple
crowded together
yesterday
Past participle
crowded together
have + pp
-ing form
crowding together
continuous
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