Synonyms for

Packs

Verb / pæks / Another word for packs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To put things into a container or luggage for transportation or storage.

Synonyms & similar words

ring camp compact plurality multitude unpack jam clique innercircle pile take pack mob tamp loaddown coterie throng battalion largenumber carry gang backpack ingroup bundle facepack bundle wrap store stuff fill load carry haul cram compress concentrate consolidate stock pile stack gather collect assemble

Synonyms by register

Formal

bundles groups assembles collects

Informal

loads carries hauls totes

Literary

throngs huddles clutches

Antonyms

unpacks unloads empties disassembles separates disperses

Common collocations

  • packs a punch
  • packs a suitcase
  • packs a bag
  • packs a lunch
  • packs of wolves
  • packs of cards
  • packs a gun
  • packs a wallop

Word family

noun pack
verb pack
adjective packed
adverb packed

Usage note

As a verb, 'packs' often implies filling something tightly or carrying items. As a noun, it refers to a group or a container for carrying things.

Example sentences

  1. I pack my lunch for school.
  2. We need to pack our bags for the trip.
  3. The movers will pack our furniture into the truck.
  4. He can pack a lot of clothes into his suitcase.
  5. She will pack her dishes carefully to avoid breaking them.

Quotes

  • You don't pack for a vacation; you pack for possibilities.
  • The only way to pack. Leave half your stuff at home and buy what you need.
  • You can't pack for every contingency in life, but you can prepare mentally and physically for the unknown.

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