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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