overpopulated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈpɑpjuˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having more people living in a place than it can support or take care of.
Example
The city has become overpopulated, leading to problems like traffic and pollution.
Conversation
Have you noticed how our city feels so overpopulated lately?
Yeah, it's crazy! There are just so many people everywhere.
I can't believe how long it takes to get anywhere now because of the traffic.
Exactly! We really need to think about solutions for this overpopulated area.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crowded
teeming
saturated
Antonyms
underpopulated
sparse
desolate
verb
Definition
To have too many people living in a certain area, causing problems like lack of resources or space.
Example
The city became overpopulated, leading to increased traffic and pollution.
Tense Forms
Past: overpopulated
Past Participle: overpopulated
Conversation
Did you know that city has overpopulated in the last decade?
Wow, that sounds really challenging for the residents.
Yeah, it's hard to find affordable housing now.
Root Explanation
Overpopulated → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "populate" (from Latin "populare", meaning to populate or fill with people). The word "overpopulated" means excessively filled with people, indicating a population that exceeds the capacity of an area.
Memory Tip
Think of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'populate' meaning to fill with people — this helps you remember that overpopulated refers to an area filled with too many people.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.