Word: Pack

Pronunciation

/pæk/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • A collection of items or things wrapped or boxed together; e.g., “I packed my clothes in a small backpack.”
  • A group of animals, especially predators like wolves or a deck of playing cards; e.g., “The pack hunted as a coordinated unit.”
  • A set or quantity of similar items sold together; e.g., “A pack of cigarettes.”
  • A group of people, often with a shared purpose or characteristic; e.g., “A pack of students went on a hiking trip.”

• Verb:

  • To place things in a container or bag; e.g., “I need to pack my suitcase before the trip.”
  • To compress or make compact; e.g., “She packed the snow tightly to build a snowman.”
  • To prepare for a journey or move; e.g., “We’re packing up our belongings to move to a new house.”
  • To fill something solidly or completely; e.g., “The stadium was packed with fans.”

• Adjective (usually in compounds): Referring to something sold or used in packs; e.g., “A packable jacket that’s perfect for travel.”

Phrases

• “To pack up”: To gather and put away one’s belongings, typically in preparation for leaving a place; e.g., “It’s time to pack up camp and head back home.”
• “To pack a punch”: To have a strong impact or effect; e.g., “This new medication really packs a punch against the flu.”
• “Wolf pack”: A group of predatory animals hunting together, often used metaphorically for a tight-knit group of humans.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The hiker carried a survival pack containing food, water, and a first aid kit.”
• Verb: “He meticulously packed his lunch box with sandwiches and fruit for the day ahead.”
• Adjective: “The new vacuum cleaner comes with a pack of additional attachments.”

Synonyms

• Group
• Collection
• Bundle
• Load
• Set
• Fill
• Compress
• Prepare (for journeys)
• Stuff (informal)