pack — to put things into bags, boxes, or cases
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put things into bags, boxes, or cases
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæk/
Example Sentences
- My mom packed so much food that my backpack became a portable restaurant!
- Don't forget to pack your charger, or your phone will die faster than your diet plans.
- She always packs light for trips, unlike her emotional baggage.
pack
VERB[/pæk/]
to put things into bags, boxes, or cases
Family packing for vacation trip
Pack your gear, look back, then choose your track!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle Dutch 'pak', originally meaning 'to bundle' or 'to wrap goods'. The term emerged from medieval commercial practices, where merchants would bundle and wrap merchandise for transport.
Breakdown
pak (bundle, load) — a single morpheme from Middle Dutch denoting a bundled collection of goods or materials prepared for transportation.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom packed so much food that my backpack became a portable restaurant!”
“Don't forget to pack your charger, or your phone will die faster than your diet plans.”
“She always packs light for trips, unlike her emotional baggage.”
“Students need to pack their bags and books for school.”
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