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carry vs pack

pack vs carry

carry and pack both are nouns.

carry and pack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carry Yes No Yes No
pack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pack is a hyponym of carry; that is, pack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than carry:
  • carry: move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
  • pack: carry, as on one's back
Other hyponyms of carry include shoulder, port, bear, bucket, return, pipe in, port, porter, cart, fly, haul, lug, tote, tug, drive, motor, chariot, bring, convey, take.
As verbs, carry and pack are synonyms defined as:
  • carry and pack: have with oneself; have on one's person
Other synonyms of carry include take.
carry (noun) pack (noun)
the act of carrying something a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
a group of hunting animals
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
an association of criminals
a complete collection of similar things
a large indefinite quantity
carry (verb) pack (verb)
be pregnant with treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself arrange in a container
continue or extend load with a pack
include, as on a list compress into a wad
sing or play against other voices or parts seal with packing
serve as a means for expressing something press down tightly
pass on a communication carry, as on one's back
win in an election have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions) press tightly together or cram
cover a certain distance or advance beyond hike with a backpack
have a certain range fill to capacity
be successful in set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
drink alcohol without showing ill effects have with oneself; have on one's person
be able to feed
support or hold in a certain manner
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
propel
bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of
propel or give impetus to
include as the content; broadcast or publicize
bear (a crop)
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
pursue a line of scent or be a bearer
transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication
have on hand
capture after a fight
have on the surface or on the skin
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
extend to a certain degree
win approval or support for
compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance
take further or advance
have with oneself; have on one's person
be necessarily associated with or result in or involve
contain or hold; have within
be equipped with (a mast or sail)
have or possess something abstract
have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence
keep up with financial support
be conveyed over a certain distance
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