Definitions and Examples of packed, wrapped, sealed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Containing a large number of items that have been placed closely together.
Example
The train was so packed with people that I had to stand for the entire journey.
Covered or enclosed in paper, plastic, or another material.
Example
The gift was beautifully wrapped in shiny paper and tied with a bow.
Closed or fastened securely, preventing air, water, or other substances from entering or escaping.
Example
The envelope was sealed shut with tape to ensure that its contents remained private.
Key Differences: packed vs wrapped vs sealed
- 1Packed refers to a large number of items that have been placed closely together.
- 2Wrapped describes an object that has been covered or enclosed in paper, plastic, or another material.
- 3Sealed means that something is closed or fastened securely to prevent air, water, or other substances from entering or escaping.
Effective Usage of packed, wrapped, sealed
- 1Travel: Use packed to describe crowded places like trains, buses, or airports.
- 2Gifts: Use wrapped to describe presents that have been covered in paper or other materials.
- 3Containers: Use sealed to describe objects that have been closed or fastened securely to prevent air, water, or other substances from entering or escaping.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unpacked are packed, wrapped, and sealed. Use these words to describe crowded places, gifts that have been covered in paper or other materials, and objects that have been closed or fastened securely to prevent air, water, or other substances from entering or escaping.
