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the traffic was very jammed vs traffic was very jammed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The phrase 'the traffic was very jammed' is more specific and refers to a particular instance of traffic being congested, while 'traffic was very jammed' is a more general statement about traffic conditions. Both can be used depending on the context.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1896 views

the traffic was very jammed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific instance of traffic being congested. It is more specific and emphasizes a particular situation.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, the traffic was very jammed on the highway due to an accident.
  • The traffic was very jammed near the city center during rush hour.
  • The traffic was very jammed and clearly this was THE place to be on a weekend evening! During night market, the street ... Was this blog entry helpful? Yes No ...
  • Jul 24, 2014 ... All 3 car loads of relatives sped all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Ijok, Selangor which took us more than 1 hour as the traffic was very jammed ...
  • Mar 16, 2011 ... "Yes well, the traffic was very jammed." "Are you sure it wasn't because of…I don't know, a boy?" I groaned and lay back down on my bed with a ...

Alternatives:

  • the traffic was heavily congested
  • the traffic was at a standstill
  • the traffic was gridlocked
  • the traffic was bumper to bumper
  • the traffic was backed up

traffic was very jammed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a more general statement about traffic conditions. It does not specify a particular instance but describes traffic in a broader sense.

Examples:

  • During the holiday season, traffic was very jammed in the city.
  • In big cities, traffic was very jammed most of the time.
  • The traffic was very jammed and clearly this was THE place to be on a weekend evening! During night market, the street ... Was this blog entry helpful? Yes No ...
  • Jul 24, 2014 ... All 3 car loads of relatives sped all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Ijok, Selangor which took us more than 1 hour as the traffic was very jammed ...
  • Mar 16, 2011 ... "Yes well, the traffic was very jammed." "Are you sure it wasn't because of…I don't know, a boy?" I groaned and lay back down on my bed with a ...

Alternatives:

  • traffic was heavily congested
  • traffic was at a standstill
  • traffic was gridlocked
  • traffic was bumper to bumper
  • traffic was backed up

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