Packed: meaning, definitions and examples

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packed

 

[ pækt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a suitcase

Having been arranged and put into a suitcase or other container for traveling.

Synonyms

filled, loaded, stuffed

Examples of usage

  • The packed clothes took up most of the space in the suitcase.
  • She had a hard time closing the packed suitcase.
Context #2 | Verb

crowded

To fill a place with a large number of people or things, often to the point of being overly crowded.

Synonyms

crammed, crowded, jammed

Examples of usage

  • The concert was so popular that the venue was packed.
  • We packed the room with chairs for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "packed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embalado

🇮🇳 पैक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 verpackt

🇮🇩 dikemas

🇺🇦 упакований

🇵🇱 zapakowany

🇯🇵 詰め込まれた

🇫🇷 emballé

🇪🇸 empaquetado

🇹🇷 paketlenmiş

🇰🇷 포장된

🇸🇦 معبأ

🇨🇿 zabalený

🇸🇰 zabalený

🇨🇳 打包

🇸🇮 pakiran

🇮🇸 pakkað

🇰🇿 оралған

🇬🇪 შეფუთული

🇦🇿 qablaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 empaquetado

Etymology

The word 'packed' originated from the Middle English word 'pakken', which in turn came from the Middle Dutch word 'pakken', meaning 'to pack'. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, initially related to preparing items for transport or storage. It has evolved to also describe crowded or full spaces. Today, 'packed' is commonly used in both literal and figurative senses to convey the idea of things being tightly arranged or filled.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,417, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.