dense
adjective
having the component parts closely compacted together; crowded or compact.
densely
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a word derived from
dense.
Example Sentences
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The strip was densely populated even before the war began.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Photos showed how the endangered moths clustered together so densely inside their caves, it was impossible to see the rock beneath.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
A new wave of battery facilities are being built in or near densely populated areas, where some residents and local officials worry about the risk of fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
It was the perfect environment for two blue-collar communities: San Pedro, known for its bustling port and dock workers, and Bell, known as a densely packed working class industrial city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Cattle are now raised in densely packed animal cities like Poky’s.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
