pack
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/pæk/
🇬🇧
/pæk/
verb
A2
to put things in a bag for a trip
I need to pack my bag for school.
A2
to put things in a box or container
She will pack the toys in a box.
R
to wrap something soft around something breakable
Pack the glass with paper to keep it safe.
R
to keep food fresh in something
We pack the meat in salt to preserve it.
R
to fill a place with many people or things
People pack the stadium to watch the game.
R
to press something to make it hard and tight
Pack the snow to make a strong wall.
R
to carry a weapon
He always packs a knife for protection.
R
to have or contain something
The storm packs strong winds and heavy rain.
noun
B1
a small box or bag that holds things to sell
I bought a pack of gum at the store.
B1
a group of things given together
Each child got a fun pack with toys and candy.
R
a bundle of things tied together
He told a pack of lies to his friends.
R
a big bag you carry on your back
She carried a heavy pack on her hike.
R
a group of animals that live and hunt together
A pack of wolves lives in the forest.
R
a group of people, often not liked
A pack of reporters followed the celebrity.
R
the group behind the leaders in a race
Our team is ahead of the pack in the competition.
R
a full set of playing cards
We need a new pack of cards for the game.
R
a group of young scouts
My son joined a scout pack last year.
R
a soft pad used to treat injuries
Put a cold pack on the swollen area.
translation
to put things in a bag for a trip; to put things in a box or container; to wrap something soft around something breakable; to keep food fresh in something; to fill a place with many people or things; to press something to make it hard and tight; to carry a weapon; to have or contain something
a small box or bag that holds things to sell; a group of things given together; a bundle of things tied together; a big bag you carry on your back; a group of animals that live and hunt together; a group of people, often not liked; the group behind the leaders in a race; a full set of playing cards; a group of young scouts; a soft pad used to treat injuries
Word Forms
3rd Present
packs
Past
packed
Perfect
packed
Progressive
packing
Plural
packs