pack vs sect

pack and sect both are nouns.

pack is a verb but sect is not a verb.

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

As nouns, sect is a hyponym of pack; that is, sect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pack:

pack: an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
sect: a dissenting clique

Other hyponyms of pack include Bloomsbury Group, bohemia, brain trust, kitchen cabinet, loop, cabal, camarilla, faction, junto, junta, military junta, maffia, mafia, faction, galere, rogue's gallery, hard core.

pack (noun)	sect (noun)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)	a dissenting clique
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)	a subdivision of a larger religious group
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)	sect (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 a container
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

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