packed

[pækt]

packed Definition

• 1. filled with a large number of people or things, crowded
• 2. compressed or pressed tightly together

Using packed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "packed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The train was packed with commuters.

• Example

  The room was packed with people.

• Example

  She packed her suitcase with clothes for the trip.

• Example

  The snow was so heavy that it packed down into a solid mass.

• Example

  The soil was too loose to pack properly.

packed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for packed

• crowded
• full
• jammed
• stuffed
• crammed

Antonyms for packed

• unfilled
• spacious
• empty

Phrases with packed

• packed lunch

  a meal prepared at home and carried to be eaten elsewhere, typically at work or school

  Example

  I always bring a packed lunch to work.

• packed in like sardines

  crammed together in a very small space

  Example

  The passengers on the bus were packed in like sardines.

• pack a punch

  to have a powerful effect or impact

  Example

  Despite its small size, this camera really packs a punch.

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Summary: packed in Brief

The adjective 'packed' [pækt] describes a space filled with a large number of people or things, or compressed tightly together. Examples include 'The train was packed with commuters' and 'She packed her suitcase with clothes for the trip.' Phrases include 'packed lunch,' 'packed in like sardines,' and 'pack a punch.'