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packed
/pækt/
filled tightly or completely
The concert was packed with enthusiastic fans.
The venue was completely filled with people.
informal
filled tightly or completely
The train was so packed that we couldn't find seats.
The train was extremely crowded, making it difficult to find a place to sit.
Often used to describe crowded places or containers filled to capacity.
informal
to prepare and arrange items for travel or storage
She packed her suitcase for the trip.
She arranged and placed her belongings in her suitcase for the journey.
Commonly used when preparing for travel or organizing items.
Collocations
packed withfilled withpacked awaystored neatly
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Packed' is often used to describe crowded places or the act of preparing items for travel.
Gold Rule
Verb vs. Adjective
Remember that 'packed' can be both a verb (to arrange items) and an adjective (describing a crowded space).
Word Origin
From Middle English 'pakken,' meaning to pack or bundle, from Old English 'pæccan.'
Usage Notes
The word can function as both a verb and an adjective. As an adjective, it often describes crowded or tightly filled spaces. As a verb, it refers to the act of arranging items for travel or storage.
Word Breakdown
pack
to arrange or bundle items
root-ed
past tense or adjective form
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