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Crate

🇬🇧 UK //kreɪt// 🇺🇸 US //kreɪt//

Meaning of Crate

A large container used for transporting or storing goods.

In simple words: A large box used to store or transport things.

Crate in a sentence

• The delivery service brought a wooden crate filled with supplies.
• They stored the old furniture in a crate in the garage.
• A crate of apples was left at the entrance of the shop.
• He opened the crate to find antique tools carefully packed inside.
• Crates are often used in shipping to protect fragile items.

How to use Crate

Use 'crate' when referring to wooden or plastic boxes. It's appropriate for both formal and casual contexts, especially in shipping or moving discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'crate' as a 'great' big box.

Related words

Collocations with Crate

• wooden crate
• plastic crate
• shipping crate
• transport crate
• stack a crate

Synonyms for Crate

• box
• container
• package
• case
• bin

Opposites of Crate

• disperse
• scatter

Common mistakes with Crate

• Confusing 'crate' with 'create' which has a different meaning.
• Using 'crate' for very small containers, whereas it's meant for large ones.

Frequently asked questions about Crate

What does Crate mean?

A large box used to store or transport things.

What is the definition of Crate?

A large container used for transporting or storing goods.

How do you use Crate in a sentence?

The delivery service brought a wooden crate filled with supplies.

Can you give another example of Crate?

They stored the old furniture in a crate in the garage.

What are synonyms for Crate?

Common alternatives include box, container, package, case, bin.

What is the opposite of Crate?

Opposite meanings include disperse, scatter.

What words go with Crate?

It commonly pairs with wooden crate, plastic crate, shipping crate, transport crate, stack a crate.

What are common mistakes when using Crate?

Confusing 'crate' with 'create' which has a different meaning. Using 'crate' for very small containers, whereas it's meant for large ones.

How do you pronounce Crate?

US: //kreɪt//, UK: //kreɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Crate?

Use 'crate' when referring to wooden or plastic boxes. It's appropriate for both formal and casual contexts, especially in shipping or moving discussions.