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Pack: meaning, definitions and examples

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pack

 

[ pรฆk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

group of items

A pack is a group of items that have been bundled or wrapped together for convenience, transport, or storage. Packs can vary in size and shape depending on the items being bundled. They are commonly used for hiking, camping, or traveling.

Synonyms

bundle, package, sack

Examples of usage

  • The hiker carried a pack containing food, water, and a first aid kit.
  • She packed a small pack with her essentials for the weekend trip.
  • The pack was heavy but necessary for the journey ahead.
Context #2 | Noun

group of animals

In the animal kingdom, a pack refers to a group of animals that live, travel, or hunt together. These social groups often have a hierarchical structure with dominant and submissive members. Wolves, for example, are known to form packs for hunting and raising their young.

Synonyms

flock, group, herd

Examples of usage

  • The wolf pack worked together to bring down a large elk.
  • Lions are known for their strong social bonds within the pride pack.
  • The pack of hyenas scavenged for food in the savanna.
Context #3 | Verb

to put items into a container

To pack means to put items into a container or suitcase for storage, transport, or shipment. Packing efficiently is important to maximize space and protect fragile items. It can also refer to compressing items tightly to fit more into a limited space.

Synonyms

fill, load, stuff

Examples of usage

  • She carefully packed her clothes into the suitcase for the trip.
  • The movers packed the fragile items with extra padding to prevent breakage.
  • He had to pack everything he owned into boxes for the move.

Translations

Translations of the word "pack" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pacote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเค•เฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Paket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pakiet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paquete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paquete

Etymology

The word 'pack' has a long history, with its origins dating back to Middle English and Old French. It has evolved over time to encompass a variety of meanings related to grouping, bundling, and storing items. The use of 'pack' to describe a group of animals can be traced to early hunting practices and observations of social behavior in the animal kingdom. Today, 'pack' remains a versatile word used in various contexts across different fields.

See also: package, packaging, packed, packer, packet, packing, unpack.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,665, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.