Antonyms for cram

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kram

Phonetic Transcription : kræm

Definition of cram

Origin : 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.

verb fill to overflowing; compress
verb study intensely

Example sentences :

So she tried to cram me—that it was Glenwilliam persuaded her against me.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

I houp ye're no gaen to cram stuff like that into the heeds o' the twa laddies.
Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald

At that time it was the custom to cram children rather unmercifully.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

So was every person who possibly could cram through the doors of the big room.
Extract from : « The Cross-Cut » by Courtney Ryley Cooper

I'm going driving, sir, with Captain Cram's own team and road-wagon.
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

As for Cram, what could he say when the post commander dropped the matter?
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

Doyle's a totally different man since she turned up, Cram tells me.
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

Cram went about his duties with a heavy heart and light aid.
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

Well, that's just what I'm afraid of, and what Cram and Reynolds dread.
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

"Come with me," was Cram's next order, and the lieutenant followed.
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

Synonyms for cram

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