Packed

Pronunciation: /pækt/

Definitions of packed

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'packed' describing a tightly filled or crowded space

Example Sentences

A1 The suitcase was packed with clothes for the trip.

A2 The concert was so popular that the venue was packed with fans.

B1 The supermarket shelves were packed with all kinds of products.

B2 The conference room was packed with attendees eager to hear the keynote speaker.

C1 The stadium was packed with spectators cheering on their favorite team.

C2 The theater was packed with people eager to see the highly anticipated play.

Examples of packed in a Sentence

formal The conference room was packed with attendees eager to hear the keynote speaker.

informal The party was packed with people dancing and having a great time.

slang The concert was absolutely packed last night, I could barely move!

figurative Her schedule was so packed with meetings that she barely had time to eat.

Grammatical Forms of packed

• past tense: packed
• plural: packs
• comparative: more packed
• superlative: most packed
• present tense: pack
• future tense: will pack
• perfect tense: have packed
• continuous tense: is packing
• singular: pack
• positive degree: packed
• infinitive: to pack
• gerund: packing
• participle: packed

Origin and Evolution of packed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'packed' originated from the Middle English word 'pakken' which meant to pack or bundle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'packed' has evolved to not only mean to pack or bundle tightly but also to describe a place or event that is full of people or things.