pack

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of PACK

to close up so that no empty spaces remain <carefully pack the food containers so we'll have as much as possible for the picnic>

Synonyms block, bung, dam, pack, plug, stop, stuff

Related Words choke, clog, close (off), clot, congest, jam, obstruct, occlude; caulk, chink, seal; repack, restuff

Near Antonyms excavate, hollow (out), scoop (out), shovel

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained <I had packed the suitcase so tightly that it wouldn't close>

Synonyms brim, charge, cram, heap, jam, jam-pack, load, pack, stuff

Near Antonyms lighten; deplete, drain, eliminate, exhaust; bleed, draw (off); clean, flush, purge, scour, sweep

Antonyms clear, empty, evacuate, vacate, void

to support and take from one place to another <remember to pack several changes of clothing>

Synonyms bear, cart, convey, ferry, haul, lug, pack, tote, transport

Related Words deliver, hand over, transfer; forward, send, ship, transmit; bring, fetch, take; move, remove, shift

to wear or have on one's person <a private detective packing a weapon>

Synonyms bear, pack

Related Words flaunt, show off, sport; display, exhibit, parade, show

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