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receive a package
/rɪˈsiːv ə ˈpækɪdʒ/
get a delivered item
I received a package from my friend yesterday.
Someone sent me a delivered item, and I got it.
informal
to get a delivered item, typically sent by mail or courier
The company received a package of documents from the client.
The business got a delivered set of papers from a customer.
She was excited to receive a package from her sister.
She was happy to get a delivered item from her sibling.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe getting a delivered item, often through mail or courier services.
Collocations
receive a packageget a delivered itemexpect a packageanticipate receiving a delivered itemtrack a packagemonitor the delivery status of an item
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used when discussing mail, online shopping, or any situation where an item is delivered to you.
Gold Rule
Clarity
Use 'receive a package' when referring to getting a delivered item, not when sending one.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'receive' (from Old French 'recivre') and the noun 'package' (from French 'paquet'), meaning a wrapped or bundled item.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing mail or deliveries. It can refer to physical items or sometimes digital deliveries.
Word Breakdown
receive
to get or obtain something
verba
an indefinite article
articlepackage
a wrapped or bundled item for delivery
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