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packed

/pækt/

ADJECTIVE

1. Put into a package or container

Placed, wrapped, or arranged inside a package, bag, or container for storage, transportation, or delivery.

1.1. Goods enclosed for transportation or storage

Describing items that have been placed inside containers, wrapped, or prepared for transport or storage.

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Antonyms

  • unpacked
  • unwrapped
  • unboxed
  • open

Examples

  • The packed suitcase was ready for the journey.
  • The carefully packed boxes were loaded onto the delivery truck.

Related Words

  • packaged
  • contained
  • enclosed
  • parcelled
  • prepared

ADJECTIVE

2. Filled with a large quantity of something

Containing a large amount of something or filled so completely that little or no additional space remains.

2.1. Completely or densely filled

Describing a container, space, or area that contains a large quantity of objects or material, leaving little available room.

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Examples

  • The storage room was packed with boxes of old documents.
  • Her suitcase was packed with clothes and travel essentials.

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2.2. Containing many people

Describing a place filled with a large number of people, often to the point that movement becomes difficult or space is limited.

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Examples

  • The concert hall was packed with enthusiastic fans.
  • The train was so packed that passengers could barely move.

Related Words

  • swarming
  • teeming
  • mobbed
  • bustling
  • populous

ADJECTIVE

3. Loaded or burdened with something

Carrying or bearing a substantial amount of something, especially a load, responsibility, or burden.

3.1. Carrying a heavy load

Describing a person, animal, or vehicle carrying a substantial quantity of goods, equipment, or other weight.

Synonyms

  • loaded
  • laden
  • overloaded
  • overladen
  • burdened
  • freighted

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Examples

  • The pack animals were heavily packed with supplies for the expedition.
  • The truck was packed with construction materials.

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3.2. Filled with responsibilities or difficulties

Describing someone or something burdened with numerous responsibilities, problems, or obligations.

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Examples

  • The manager was packed with responsibilities during the busy season.
  • The organization faced a schedule packed with demanding obligations.

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ADJECTIVE

4. Blocked or obstructed

Prevented from allowing passage or movement because something is tightly closed, filled, or obstructed.

4.1. Passages or spaces blocked by obstructions

Describing a route, opening, or passage that is blocked or made difficult to pass through by accumulated objects or congestion.

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Examples

  • The narrow road was packed with debris after the storm.
  • The drainage pipe was packed with leaves and other obstructions.

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VERB

5. To cheat or manipulate an arrangement

To manipulate an arrangement, selection, or process dishonestly in order to obtain an unfair advantage.

5.1. Manipulating a selection or process

Dishonestly arranging or controlling the composition of a group, committee, or selection process to produce a desired outcome.

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Examples

  • The committee was packed with supporters of the proposed policy.
  • Critics claimed that the selection process had been packed to favor certain candidates.

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VERB

6. To block a shot in sports

To stop or deflect an opponent's shot, particularly in basketball, by intercepting the ball before it reaches its intended target.

6.1. Blocking an opponent's shot

Preventing a basketball shot from reaching the basket by intercepting or deflecting the ball.

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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.

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