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/pæks/

(pack)

bundle or group

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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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.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a bundle of items,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a collection of items, often carried together.

He carried a pack of cards.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to place items into a container or space.

She packs her suitcase for the trip.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45