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Congested

usgb/kənˈdʒestɪd/Volume
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Peak Times

Use 'congested' to describe heavy traffic during the busiest hours of the day.

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Avoid the highway at 6 PM; it's always congested.
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Beyond Traffic

'Congested' applies to overfull places too, not just roads.

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The concert hall was so congested we could hardly move.
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Negative Connotation

Using 'congested' often suggests inconvenience or frustration.

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We were late due to the congested city center.
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