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cram for an examination

 and cram for a test

Fig. to study very hard for an exam. I have to go cram fora test now. If you would study during the school term, you would not have to cram.

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cram someone or something into something

 and cram someone or something in

to stuff or crush someone or something into something. Can you really cram seven kids into that car? He crammed in his clothes and closed the drawer.

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cram someone or something with someone or something

to fill someone or something by stuffing with someone or something. You won't be happy till you cram all of us with cake and ice cream. He crammed his drawer with his socks.

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cram

in. to study hard at the last minute for a test. If you would study all the time, you wouldn’t need to cram.