A2verb 1K

Pack

🇬🇧 UK /["/pæk/","/pæks/","/pækt/","/ˈpækɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pæk/","/pæks/","/pækt/","/ˈpækɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Pack

to put clothes, etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home

In simple words: To put things into a bag or container.

Pack in a sentence

• I need to pack my clothes for the trip.
• She decided to pack a lunch for her children.
• Make sure to pack everything you need for the camping weekend.
• The box is too small to pack that large item.
• They saw a pack of wolves in the forest.
• The travelers were excited to see a pack of wild horses.
• Please pack the boxes neatly before sealing them.
• She has a pack of cards that she uses for games.
• He tried to pack all his excitement into his letter.

How to use Pack

Used in both casual and formal contexts. It's common to use 'pack' when referring to preparing travel bags or organizing items for moving. Avoid using in overly formal or academic contexts.

Grammar pattern

pack + object

Memory hint

Think of 'pack' as a puzzle — you pack the pieces together.

Related words

Collocations with Pack

• carefully
• neatly
• tightly
• in
• into
• carefully
• neatly
• tightly
• in
• into
• into
• be packed full of something
• be packed out
• be packed to bursting

Synonyms for Pack

• bundle
• load
• stuff
• fill
• assemble

Opposites of Pack

• unpack
• scatter
• disorganize

Common mistakes with Pack

• 'Packed' vs 'pack' confusion with verb tense.
• Using 'pack' without an object when it should include one.
• Confusing 'pack' with 'package'.

Frequently asked questions about Pack

What does Pack mean?

To put things into a bag or container.

What is the definition of Pack?

to put clothes, etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home

How do you use Pack in a sentence?

I need to pack my clothes for the trip.

Can you give another example of Pack?

She decided to pack a lunch for her children.

What are synonyms for Pack?

Common alternatives include bundle, load, stuff, fill, assemble.

What is the opposite of Pack?

Opposite meanings include unpack, scatter, disorganize.

What words go with Pack?

It commonly pairs with carefully, neatly, tightly, in, into, carefully, neatly, tightly, in, into, into, be packed full of something, be packed out, be packed to bursting.

What are common mistakes when using Pack?

'Packed' vs 'pack' confusion with verb tense. Using 'pack' without an object when it should include one. Confusing 'pack' with 'package'.

How do you pronounce Pack?

US: /["/pæk/","/pæks/","/pækt/","/ˈpækɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/pæk/","/pæks/","/pækt/","/ˈpækɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pack?

Used in both casual and formal contexts. It's common to use 'pack' when referring to preparing travel bags or organizing items for moving. Avoid using in overly formal or academic contexts.

What CEFR level is Pack?

"Pack" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.