pack

[pæk]

pack Definition

• 1. a group of objects wrapped or tied up together for carrying or storing
• 2. a group of animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together
• 3. a set of playing cards

Using pack: Examples

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

• Example

  I need to pack my suitcase for the trip.

• Example

  The pack of wolves howled at the moon.

• Example

  Let's play a game with this pack of cards.

pack Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pack

• bundle
• package
• parcel
• group
• set

Antonyms for pack

• individual
• single

Idioms Using pack

• in the pack

  among the competitors in a race or contest

  Example

  She started out in the pack but quickly moved ahead.

• pack a punch

  to have a strong effect or impact

  Example

  That movie really packed a punch!

• run with the pack

  to conform to the behavior or opinions of a group

  Example

  He always runs with the pack, never daring to be different.

Phrases with pack

• pack of lies

  a group of falsehoods or deceptions

  Example

  His story was a complete pack of lies.

• pack it in

  to stop doing something, especially because you are tired or bored

  Example

  I'm ready to pack it in for the day.

• wolf pack

  a group of wolves that live and hunt together

  Example

  The wolf pack roamed through the forest.

Origins of pack

from Middle Dutch 'pac', meaning 'bundle'

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Summary: pack in Brief

The term 'pack' [pæk] refers to a group of objects, animals, or cards. It can denote a bundle of items, as in 'I need to pack my suitcase for the trip,' or a group of animals, as in 'The pack of wolves howled at the moon.' 'Pack' also extends into phrases like 'pack of lies,' and idioms like 'pack a punch,' denoting a strong impact, and 'run with the pack,' implying conformity.