packed — filled 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
The organized girl's suitcase was neatly packed with folded shirts for the trip.
The subway was completely packed with commuters, leaving no room to move.
After buying a snack and a heavy water pack, his backpack was completely packed for the hike.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle Dutch 'pak' (bundle, package), which entered English to denote the action of bundling or placing items together. The meaning evolved from the literal act of packing to describe a state of being full or closely compressed.
Breakdown
pack (from Middle Dutch 'pak', meaning bundle or bundle together) + -ed (past tense suffix), literally meaning 'bundled or compressed together', now indicating a full or densely filled state.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“My schedule is packed from morning till night.”
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