package or pack?

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package

The word 'package' is a noun that refers to a wrapped or boxed item.

Use 'package' when referring to a wrapped or boxed item, such as a parcel or a box containing goods.

Examples:

  • I received a package in the mail.
  • The package contained a gift for her birthday.

Alternatives:

  • parcel
  • box
  • container
  • shipment
  • delivery

pack

The word 'pack' can be used as a noun or a verb and is more commonly used to refer to a group of items or animals.

Use 'pack' when referring to a group of items or animals, or as a verb to mean putting things into a container or forming a group.

Examples:

  • She bought a pack of gum at the store.
  • The wolves travel in a pack.

Alternatives:

  • group
  • bundle
  • collection
  • herd
  • assemble
Both 'package' and 'pack' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Package' is a noun referring to a wrapped or boxed item, while 'pack' can be a noun or a verb and is more commonly used to refer to a group of items or animals.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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