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packed (PAKT) (adjective)
1. Referring to something being compressed or filled to maximum capacity; crowded; stuffed: The packed theater was ready for the opening performance.
2. Relating to someone who has finished putting things into bags, boxes, etc.: Jesse and Jenifer were all packed and ready to move to their new apartment.
2. Relating to someone who has finished putting things into bags, boxes, etc.: Jesse and Jenifer were all packed and ready to move to their new apartment.
packed (PAKT) (verb)
1. To have created a compact bundle: Curtis packed his suitcase the night before for the trip the following day.
2. To have carried or to have worn: Dale packed his pistol in the holster on his belt when he went target shooting.
3. To have had a significant impact: The hurricane packed a wallop when it came on land.
4. To have left without any expressions of farewell or good-bye: After the quarrel with her father, Susana packed up and left without saying good-bye.
5. To have created layers which are compact: The riverbank was packed into stratums of sand, gravel, and clay.
2. To have carried or to have worn: Dale packed his pistol in the holster on his belt when he went target shooting.
3. To have had a significant impact: The hurricane packed a wallop when it came on land.
4. To have left without any expressions of farewell or good-bye: After the quarrel with her father, Susana packed up and left without saying good-bye.
5. To have created layers which are compact: The riverbank was packed into stratums of sand, gravel, and clay.
pact (PAKT) (noun)
A formal agreement between two countries, people, or groups, especially to help each other or to stop fighting: The ten nations signed a pact agreeing not to pollute the rivers.
The Senate supported a nonaggression pact between the two republics.
In front of a packed audience, the two national leaders signed a pact which allowed for the conventional trade between the countries.
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1. An agreement between two or more people or groups.
2. A treaty or formal agreement between nations to deal with a problem or to resolve a dispute.
3. An agreement, especially if formal and/or between the representatives of nations.
4. A compact; a bargain.
2. A treaty or formal agreement between nations to deal with a problem or to resolve a dispute.
3. An agreement, especially if formal and/or between the representatives of nations.
4. A compact; a bargain.
Since a pact often ends a period of unfriendly relations, the word has "peace" at its root. Pact is generally used in the field of international relations, where we often speak of an "arms pact" or a "fishing-rights pact"; but it may also be used for a solemn agreement or promise between two people.
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“pact”
1. A treaty or an agreement between two or more individuals, organizations, or countries which is often achieved through formal negotiations: Seven countries signed the trade pact.
Marge and George made a pact to go to the fitness studio at least two times a week.
2. Etymology" from Latin pactus, "agreed". This is derived from pacisci, "to make a covenant". Pact is also related to Latin pax, "peace".
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English Words in Action, Group P
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