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Crowded or filled with people or things
“Johnson approached the leader of a roisterous student crowd gathering outside the packed hall.”
Compact or packed closely together
“This bundle is packed and compact, so you can carry it easily, even when traveling.”
Existing in plentiful quantities
“The dish was packed with flavor and spice.”
Uncomfortably small or restricted in size or space
Cramped and confined, so as to induce the fear of closed or tight spaces
Packed into a box or boxes
Possessing all necessary items or resources
To have carried or brought along with
“You'll need to pack some provisions and water with you during your hike.”
Past tense for to place and arrange compactly as in a pack, especially for storage or transport
“They will pack the merchandise neatly and securely in a box before it is dispatched.”
Past tense for to wrap or envelop with something
“To make a planter, simply line your carved pumpkin with newspaper, pack tightly with soil, add some seeds and then plant into the ground.”
Past tense for to fill a container with things
“She would pack the box with all kinds of goodies, from fried chicken to potato salad and apple pie.”
Past tense for to compress or cram items, especially to fit into a container
“Sheila decided to aggressively pack as much of her shopping into the small suitcase as was humanly possible.”
Past tense for to put something away, typically for later use
“Spring arrived, and it was time to pack our winterwear away for a few months.”
Past tense for to block or clog up a space or opening
“It will be necessary to pack the opening with sealant before the patches are applied.”
Past tense for to fill or crowd into a space
“A large group of music fans would pack the amphitheater, waiting eagerly for the band to emerge.”
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