Pack
/pæk/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo put items into a bag, box, or container for storage or transport.
/pæk/
To put things into a container for storage or travel.
She packed her lunch before going to work.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a trip! Packing means putting your clothes, toothbrush, and everything else you need into a bag or suitcase. For example, 'I need to pack my lunch for school.'
👶 For kids: To put things into a box or bag.
More Examples
He packed his bags and left for the airport.
The movers are packing the furniture.
How It's Used
"I need to pack my suitcase for the trip."
"The warehouse staff is packing the orders."
A group or collection of items bundled or wrapped together.
/pæk/
A collection of things wrapped or bundled together.
He bought a pack of playing cards.
💡 Simply: Think of a pack like a group of things that are sold or used together. Like a pack of cookies or a pack of wolves. For example, 'I got a pack of crayons to color with.'
👶 For kids: A group of things together in a box or bag.
More Examples
The dog's food comes in a pack.
A pack of wolves hunted in the forest.
How It's Used
"She bought a pack of gum at the store."
"A pack of wolves was seen hunting in the forest."
To fill or crowd (a place) with people or things.
/pæk/
To crowd together in a specific space.
The movie theater packed for the premiere.
💡 Simply: Imagine a room that's so full of people it's hard to move! That's what it means to pack a space. For example, 'The concert hall was packed with fans!'
👶 For kids: To fill something up with lots of people or things.
More Examples
The students packed into the classroom.
The event packed the park.
How It's Used
"The crowd packed the stadium."
"The bus was packed with passengers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
pack animal
An animal used to carry loads, especially in mountainous areas.
"Horses and mules are often used as pack animals in the mountains."
pack it in
To quit or give up; to stop doing something.
"After failing three times, he decided to pack it in and try a different project."
a pack of lies
A set of statements that are deliberately untrue.
"The politician's speech was nothing but a pack of lies."
From Middle English pakken, from Middle Dutch *packen or Low German packen ('to pack'), akin to Old English *paccian ('to pack').
The verb 'pack' dates back to the Middle Ages, reflecting early methods of bundling and carrying goods.
Memory tip
Think of tightly PACKing your suitcase before a vacation.
Word Origin
"To bundle or bind together"