pack vs case

pack and case both are nouns.

pack and case both are verbs.

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

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

pack: arrange in a container
case: enclose in, or as if in, a case

Other hypernyms of pack include encase, incase.

pack (noun)	case (noun)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)	a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)	a portable container for carrying several objects
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect	a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin	bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
a group of hunting animals	(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose	the housing or outer covering of something
an association of criminals	the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
a complete collection of similar things	an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
a large indefinite quantity	the actual state of things
	nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence
	a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument
	a problem requiring investigation
	a specific size and style of type within a type family
	an occurrence of something
	a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
	a person requiring professional services
	a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
	the quantity contained in a case
	a special set of circumstances
	a specific state of mind that is temporary

pack (verb)	case (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	enclose in, or as if in, a case
arrange in a container	look over, usually with the intention to rob
load with a pack
compress into a wad
seal with packing
press down tightly
carry, as on one's back
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
press tightly together or cram
hike with a backpack
fill to capacity
set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
have with oneself; have on one's person

pack vs case

pack and case both are nouns.

pack and case both are verbs.

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