pack
/pæk/
NOUN
1. A bundle or collection of items
A group of items gathered, wrapped, or placed together, often for storage, transportation, or use.
1.1. A bundle of goods or belongings
A collection of objects wrapped, tied, or gathered together to be carried or transported.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unpacked load
- loose items
Examples
- The traveler carried a heavy pack on his back during the journey.
- She prepared a small pack of supplies for the camping trip.
Related Words
1.2. A set of packaged products
A collection of similar or related products sold, stored, or distributed together as one unit.
Synonyms
Examples
- The store offered a pack of batteries at a discounted price.
- He bought a six-pack of bottled water for the trip.
Related Words
- assortment
- kit
- multipack
- product set
- container
NOUN
2. A group of animals or people
A number of animals or people gathered or associated together as a group.
2.1. A group of wild animals
A group of animals, especially wolves or hunting dogs, that live, hunt, or move together.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- individual
- solitary animal
Examples
- A pack of wolves moved silently through the forest.
- The hunting dogs traveled together as a pack.
Related Words
- wolfpack
- clan
- troop
- hunting group
- colony
2.2. A group of people acting together
A group of people who associate closely or act together, sometimes with negative or dishonest intentions.
Synonyms
Examples
- A pack of troublemakers gathered outside the abandoned building.
- The journalist exposed a pack of corrupt officials involved in the scheme.
Related Words
- alliance
- coalition
- group
- association
- confederation
NOUN
3. A set of playing cards
A complete collection of playing cards used for card games.
3.1. A complete deck of cards
A full set of playing cards arranged and used for a particular card game.
Synonyms
Examples
- She took a pack of cards from the drawer before starting the game.
- The players shuffled the pack before dealing the cards.
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NOUN
4. A tight group of objects
A closely arranged group of objects, especially balls in cue sports or pieces of floating ice.
4.1. A cluster of balls in cue sports
A tightly grouped arrangement of object balls, particularly the red balls in snooker.
Synonyms
- cluster
- group
- bunch
Antonyms
- scatter
- dispersal
Examples
- The player carefully aimed at the pack of red balls.
- A powerful shot broke apart the tightly grouped pack.
Related Words
- snooker
- billiards
- object balls
- break
- rack
4.2. A mass of floating ice
A large area of floating pieces of ice that have been driven together by wind or water currents.
Synonyms
- ice floe
- ice field
- ice cluster
Examples
- The ship navigated carefully around a dense pack of floating ice.
- Strong winds pushed the ice pack toward the coastline.
Related Words
- drift ice
- sea ice
- iceberg
- frozen water
- ice sheet
VERB
5. To put things together in a container
To place, arrange, or compress objects into a limited space, especially for storage or transportation.
5.1. Preparing belongings for travel
To put clothing, equipment, or other belongings into a bag, suitcase, or container in preparation for a journey.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unpack
- empty
- unload
Examples
- She spent the evening packing her clothes for the weekend trip.
- We need to pack our bags before leaving for the airport.
Related Words
- luggage
- suitcase
- baggage
- travel
- belongings
5.2. Filling a container tightly
To place objects into a space or container in a compact arrangement, often by pressing them closely together.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- They packed the boxes tightly to prevent the contents from moving.
- The workers packed the goods into the storage container.
Related Words
- compress
- condense
- congest
- overfill
- contain
5.3. Arranging goods for shipment
To prepare and place merchandise or materials into packages or containers for delivery or transportation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unpack
- unload
- remove
Examples
- The warehouse employees packed the orders before the delivery trucks arrived.
- Each product must be packed securely before shipment.
Related Words
- shipment
- dispatch
- freight
- cargo
- packaging
VERB
6. To gather or bring people or things together
To assemble, collect, or crowd people or objects into a particular place or group.
6.1. Gathering people into a group
To bring people together closely in one place or organize them into a group.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The organizers packed the audience into the small conference hall.
- The volunteers packed together near the entrance before the event began.
Related Words
- assemble
- convene
- mobilize
- rally
- congregation
6.2. Filling a place with people
To occupy or fill a place with a large number of people or things, often leaving little available space.
Synonyms
- crowd
- fill
- cram
- throng
- congest
Antonyms
Examples
- Fans packed the stadium to watch the championship match.
- Tourists packed the narrow streets during the summer festival.
Related Words
- overcrowd
- jam
- congest
- populate
- swarm
VERB
7. To load or burden someone or something
To place a load on someone or something, or to burden it with a large quantity of objects.
7.1. Loading something with goods
To place a quantity of goods or materials onto a person, animal, vehicle, or other carrier.
Synonyms
- load
- burden
- charge
- laden
Antonyms
- unload
- unburden
- discharge
Examples
- The workers packed the truck with boxes of supplies.
- They packed the horses with equipment for the expedition.
Related Words
VERB
8. To cheat or manipulate an outcome
To engage in dishonest practices or manipulate an arrangement for an unfair advantage.
8.1. Cheating in an arrangement or competition
To use dishonest methods or manipulate circumstances to gain an unfair advantage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- play fair
- act honestly
- deal fairly
Examples
- The investigators discovered that the officials had packed the selection process to favor certain candidates.
- The dishonest organizers were accused of packing the contest to guarantee a particular winner.
Related Words
- fraud
- deception
- manipulation
- dishonesty
- corruption
VERB
9. To block or stop a shot
To prevent a shot from reaching its target by intercepting or blocking it, especially in basketball.
9.1. Blocking an opponent's shot in basketball
To stop an opponent's attempted shot by getting a hand or another part of the body in its path.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- allow
- permit
Examples
- The defender packed the opponent's shot just before it reached the basket.
- The center packed a powerful dunk attempt during the final minutes of the game.
Related Words
- defense
- shot blocker
- rejection
- basketball
- interception