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/pæk/
bundle or group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pack' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pakke,' where 'pak' meant 'bundle.'
Historical Evolution
'pakke' transformed into the modern English word 'pack' through Old English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a bundle or package,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of items wrapped or boxed together.
She carried a pack of cards in her bag.
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Noun 2
a group of animals, such as wolves, that hunt together.
The pack of wolves moved silently through the forest.
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Verb 1
to fill a suitcase or bag with clothes and other items needed for travel.
I need to pack my suitcase for the trip.
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