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pack vs pile

pile vs pack

pack and pile both are nouns.

pack and pile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pack Yes No Yes No
pile Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pack and pile are synonyms defined as:
  • pack and pile: press tightly together or cram
Other synonyms of pack include jam, mob, throng.
pack (noun) pile (noun)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
a bundle (especially one carried on the back) battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
a group of hunting animals fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose a collection of objects laid on top of each other
an association of criminals a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)
a complete collection of similar things (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
a large indefinite quantity
pack (verb) pile (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 arrange in stacks
arrange in a container place or lay as if in a pile
load with a pack press tightly together or cram
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
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