# densely

/ˈdɛnsɫi/ (US) · /dˈɛnsli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/densely
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

in a way that has many people or things packed closely together. You use it to describe crowds, forests, or packed schedules.

For teachers: characterised by a high concentration of items, people, or events within a given space or period.

## Examples

- The city centre is densely populated.
- The tropical rainforest is so densely packed with trees that sunlight rarely reaches the ground.
- In densely populated urban areas, efficient public transport systems are essential to reduce traffic congestion and pollution levels.

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