pack
/pæk/noun
उच्चारण पैक
(भेड़ियों, कुत्तों का) झुंड
Basic wordPYP · asked 5 times
Asked in previous papers
as one-word substitution
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[C]
a group of animals, especially wolves or dogs, that hunt together
(भेड़ियों, कुत्तों का) झुंड
- a pack of wolves
- A pack of stray dogs followed us along the lane.
- A pack of jackals howled near the village.
+ 2 more examples
- The pack followed its leader across the snow.
- Wild dogs hunt in packs.
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[C]
a set of things sold or kept together; a complete set of playing cards
पैकेट, बंडल; ताश की गड्डी
- a pack of biscuits
- a pack of cards
- He bought a pack of pencils for the exam.
+ 2 more examples
- The shopkeeper opened a fresh pack of tea.
- Shuffle the pack before you deal the cards.
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[C]
a bag that you carry on your back
पीठ पर लादने वाला थैला
- He carried a heavy pack up the hill.
- Every trekker must carry a light pack with water and snacks.
- She slung her pack over her shoulder and set off.
+ 2 more examples
- The soldier carried a heavy pack on the long march.
- Put your water bottle in the side pocket of your pack.
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to put clothes and other things into a bag or box in preparation for a trip
(सामान) बाँधना, पैक करना
- Have you packed your bag for Delhi?
- Please pack a warm jacket before you leave for Shimla.
- I still need to pack for tomorrow's trip.
+ 2 more examples
- Rohan packed his books and left for school.
- She packed a lunch for each child.
Opposite unpack
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[T] ~ sth often passive
to fill a place completely
भर देना, खचाखच भर देना
- The hall was packed with students.
- Fans packed the stadium to watch the final.
- Commuters packed the platform during the rush hour.
+ 2 more examples
- The market was packed with shoppers before Diwali.
- Hundreds of fans packed the hall to hear her speak.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
pack (verb) + sth + in / into sth
To pack is to put things into a bag or box; the container comes with in or into.
Pack का अर्थ चीज़ों को थैले या डिब्बे में रखना है; container के साथ in या into आता है।
- She packed her books in a bag.
- He packed his clothes into a suitcase.
pack up / pack away / pack in
Pack up means to finish and put things away; pack away means to store; pack in (informal) means to stop doing something.
'Pack up' का अर्थ काम खत्म करके सामान रखना है; 'pack away' का अर्थ संभालकर रखना; 'pack in' (अनौपचारिक) का अर्थ कुछ करना बंद कर देना है।
- The shopkeeper packs up at nine.
- He packed in his job last month.
a pack of sth
A pack of means a set sold together, a group of animals, or a deck of cards; for people it can show disapproval.
'A pack of' का अर्थ एक साथ बिकने वाला सेट, पशुओं का झुंड, या ताश की गड्डी है; लोगों के लिए यह नापसंदगी दिखा सकता है।
- A pack of wolves attacked the sheep.
- A pack of biscuits costs ten rupees.
be packed (with sb / sth) / packed lunch
Be packed with means to be very full of; a packed lunch is food taken from home.
'Be packed with' का अर्थ किसी चीज़ से बहुत भरा होना है; packed lunch घर से लाया गया भोजन है।
- The train was packed with pilgrims.
- The children took a packed lunch.
+Collocations 4
adjective + pack
familyvalueicestartersix
- We bought a family pack of noodles.
verb + pack
packunpackpack upleavecarry
- Pack your bags before the train leaves.
pack + noun
lunchanimalof cardsof cigarettesof tea bags
- He took a packed lunch to school.
noun + pack
backwolficehairface
- Trekkers carry a heavy back pack.
“More examples 5
- Have you packed your admit card?
क्या आपने अपना प्रवेश-पत्र रख लिया?
- The stadium was packed for the final.
फ़ाइनल के लिए स्टेडियम खचाखच भरा था।
- She packs a tiffin every morning.
वह हर सुबह टिफ़िन बाँधती है।
- A pack of dogs barked outside.
बाहर कुत्तों का झुंड भौंक रहा था।
- He packed his schedule with classes.
उसने अपना कार्यक्रम कक्षाओं से भर दिया।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ She packed her bag by clothes.
✓ She packed clothes into her bag.
The things packed are the object; the container follows into or in.
रखी जाने वाली चीज़ें object होती हैं; container के बाद into या in आता है।
✗ A pack of cards are on the table.
✓ A pack of cards is on the table.
The subject is pack, which is singular.
Subject 'pack' है, जो singular है।
✗ The train was full by passengers.
✓ The train was packed with passengers.
Use packed with or full of for crowded places, never full by.
भीड़ भरे स्थानों के लिए 'packed with' या 'full of' आता है, 'full by' नहीं।
→Phrasal verbs 5
pack up
to stop doing something; (of a machine) to stop working
(काम) बंद करना; (मशीन का) जवाब दे देना
- It is late; let us pack up for the day.
pack sth in
(British English, informal) to stop doing something
(कोई काम) छोड़ देना
- He packed in his job to start a business.
pack sb off
(informal) to send somebody somewhere, especially quickly
(किसी को) जल्दी से कहीं भेज देना
- The children were packed off to their grandparents for the summer.
pack sth away
to put something in a box or container because you have finished using it
(इस्तेमाल के बाद) सामान सँभालकर रख देना
- We packed away the winter clothes.
pack into sth
to fill a place so that it is crowded
(किसी जगह में) ठसाठस भर जाना
- Thousands of fans packed into the stadium.
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
One-word substitution and collective nouns: a pack of wolves, hounds or cards.
Collective noun के प्रश्नों में 'a pack of wolves, hounds, cards' पूछा जाता है।
Notes
Other collective nouns asked with it: a flock of sheep, a herd of cattle, a swarm of bees, a pride of lions, a school of fish.
इसके साथ अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले: a flock of sheep, a herd of cattle, a swarm of bees, a pride of lions, a school of fish।