crowd in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Move into a small space in large numbers
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“Fans crowded in to see her.”
“People crowded in around the stall.”
Don't confuse with
Crowd in means move into a small space in large numbers. Crowd around means press close in a thick group.
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crowd around
A contrast learners often mix up
Press close in a thick group
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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