Definition

To press or crowd things closely together in a tight arrangement.

Example

The soldiers were ordered to serry into formation before the parade.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how everyone had to serry together at the concert?

Yeah, it was so crowded!

I felt like we were all just pressed together like sardines.

Totally! It was fun, but also a bit overwhelming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Serry → The word 'serry' originates from the Old French 'serrer', meaning to press together or to compress. It describes the action of pressing or crowding things closely together.

Memory Tip

Imagine pressing things closely together, as 'serrer' means to compress — that's why 'serry' refers to arranging things tightly.

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