pack vs carry

pack and carry both are nouns.

pack and carry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pack	Yes	No	Yes	No
carry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, carry is a hypernym of pack; that is, carry is a word with a broader meaning than pack:

pack: carry, as on one's back
carry: move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

Other hypernyms of pack include transport.

As verbs, pack and carry are synonyms defined as:

pack and carry: have with oneself; have on one's person

Other synonyms of pack include take.

pack (noun)	carry (noun)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)	the act of carrying something
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

pack (verb)	carry (verb)
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	be pregnant with
arrange in a container	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
load with a pack	continue or extend
compress into a wad	include, as on a list
seal with packing	sing or play against other voices or parts
press down tightly	serve as a means for expressing something
carry, as on one's back	pass on a communication
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily	win in an election
press tightly together or cram	secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
hike with a backpack	cover a certain distance or advance beyond
fill to capacity	have a certain range
set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome	be successful in
have with oneself; have on one's person	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	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

pack vs carry

pack and carry both are nouns.

pack and carry both are verbs.

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