CEFR B1

crowd together

verb phrase

Meaning

To gather in a confined space, forcing individuals or objects to be very close to one another.

Examples

During the sudden rain shower, people on the street began to crowd together under the small awning.
The sheep instinctively crowd together when they sense a predator nearby, seeking safety in numbers.

Synonyms: huddle, cluster, congregate, mass

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crowd together (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /kraʊd təˈɡɛðər/

Definition

To gather in a confined space, forcing individuals or objects to be very close to one another.

Examples

During the sudden rain shower, people on the street began to crowd together under the small awning.
The sheep instinctively crowd together when they sense a predator nearby, seeking safety in numbers.
All the old books were starting to crowd together on the shelves, making it hard to find a specific title.

How to Use crowd together

crowd together in (prepositional phrase): To gather closely within a specified place. — "The refugees had to crowd together in a small tent."
crowd together for (prepositional phrase): To gather closely for a specific purpose. — "The children would crowd together for warmth around the campfire."

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