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Definition of congest

congest

/kənˈdʒɛst/
con · gest
Adjective:congestive
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Past Simple:congested
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Past Participle:congested
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Present Participle:congesting
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congest Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To crowd, block, or overfill a space, road, or system so as to hinder or prevent normal movement.

Example

"Delivery trucks frequently congest the narrow downtown streets during morning rush hour."

2

To cause an abnormal accumulation of blood, mucus, or other fluid in a bodily organ or passage.

Example

"Seasonal pollen can easily congest the nasal passages and make breathing uncomfortable."

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• Nearby Words

congenitally
conger
conger eel
congest
congested
congestion
congestive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin congestus, the past participle of congerere, meaning 'to bring together' or 'to heap up' (from com- 'together' + gerere 'to carry').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Congest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/congest
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