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packedfilled with people or things; crowded

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: filled with people or things; crowded

Pronunciation (IPA): /pækt/

Example Sentences

  • The elevator was so packed that I looked like a sardine in a can.
  • She packed her bags and left without saying goodbye.
  • The concert hall was packed with screaming fans who forgot they were adults.

packed

ADJECTIVE

[/pækt/]

filled with people or things; crowded

passengers squeeze tightly together as more people push into the already full train car. Every seat is occupied and people stand shoulder to shoulder in the aisles. The doors struggle to close as additional commuters try to fit inside the cramped space. Passengers hold their bags above their heads and press against each other with no room to move. Some people look uncomfortable while others patiently wait as the train remains completely filled.  a space that is completely packed with people and has no available room.
💡 Concept

passengers squeeze tightly together as more people push into the already full train car. Every seat is occupied and people stand shoulder to shoulder in the aisles. The doors struggle to close as additional commuters try to fit inside the cramped space. Passengers hold their bags above their heads and press against each other with no room to move. Some people look uncomfortable while others patiently wait as the train remains completely filled. a space that is completely packed with people and has no available room.

The packed train cracked under pressure as panic attacked!
🎵 Rhyme

The packed train cracked under pressure as panic attacked!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pækt/
🇬🇧 UK/pækt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpack
Suffix--ed

🎵Rhyme

crackedtrackedattackedlacked
cracked
tracked
attacked
lacked

🔗Collocations

packed lunch
packed stadium
tightly packed
packed with tourists
packed schedule
jam-packed

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The elevator was so packed that I looked like a sardine in a can.

She packed her bags and left without saying goodbye.

😄 Fun example

The concert hall was packed with screaming fans who forgot they were adults.

My schedule is packed from morning till night.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

crowdedfilledstuffedcrammedfull

Antonyms

emptyvacantspacious

Related

packagepackingunpackbackpackcompress

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