cram
word
Definition
To study a lot of information in a short time, usually before a test, or to force something tightly into a space.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used about last-minute studying ('cram for a test'). Can also mean physically forcing things into a small space ('cram clothes into a suitcase'). 'Cram' for studying is mainly spoken in American English; British English often uses 'swot' or 'revise'.
Spanish: empollar - atiborrarPortuguese (BR): encher - estudar de última horaPortuguese (PT): encher - estudar à última horaChinese (Simplified): 临时抱佛脚 - 塞满Chinese (Traditional): 臨時抱佛腳 - 塞滿Hindi: रटना - ठूंसनाArabic: يحشو - يذاكر بسرعةBengali: ঠাসে ঢোকানো - ঠেসে পড়াRussian: зубрить - впихиватьJapanese: 詰め込む - 詰めて勉強するVietnamese: nhồi nhétKorean: 벼락치기하다 - 억지로 쑤셔 넣다Turkish: tıka basa doldurmak - sınav öncesi hızlıca çalışmakUrdu: ٹھونسنا - رٹناIndonesian: menjejalkan - belajar dengan terburu-buru
Example Sentences
I have to cram for my math exam tonight.
basic
Don't cram your clothes into that small bag.
basic
She tried to cram before the test, but she was too tired.
basic
We had to cram eight people into a tiny car.
natural
If you cram all night, you probably won't remember much tomorrow.
natural
He always tries to cram at the last minute, but it rarely works.
natural