package - Master This Word
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package Word Meanings
- A box or container for goods.
- A set of items or software distributed together.
- The act of packing something.
package Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
package Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
US
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
package Word Etymology
pack + age = the act of putting into a package. Historical origin: Latin 'paccare' → Old French 'pacquer' → English 'package'. Memory image: Picture a box being filled with various items, tightly packed, ready to be delivered.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I grip the package and move it toward me, the cardboard giving a soft creak. I shift my stance, test the tape, and adjust the box so it sits flat on the table. Holding the edge, I decide what to tuck inside and keep the plan simple as I set it down. These little moves turn a plain object into something ready to travel.
Real Context
Package is a flexible word with three core senses. As a noun, it can mean a box or container for goods, or a group of items sold or distributed together, especially in software where a package is a bundle of files and instructions. As a verb, to package means to wrap or prepare items for shipping, or to arrange something into a convenient group. The word also extends to phrases like postage package, software package, or all-inclusive package deal. The etymology links to packing and age, emphasizing the act of putting items together into a single unit for transport or use.
Usage Reminders
- - Recognize both noun and verb uses.
- - Remember software packages are bundles, not just files.
- - Distinguish package from parcel or box in context.
- - Watch for collocations like 'package deal' or 'shipping package'.
- - Use 'package' with verbs like wrap, seal, ship, or install when appropriate.
Common Misconceptions
- Package always refers to a box; confuse with box or parcel.
- Software package is the same as a single file, not a bundle.
- To package and to wrap are completely interchangeable.
- Package only means shipping, not a collection of items.
- Confuse package with packing or wrapping as a one-time action.
Thinking Differences
Non-native learners often picture package only as a physical box; remember the software sense and the idea of a bundled set.
Learning Tips
- Review all three senses with example sentences.
- Practice collocations like 'package deal' and 'software package'.
- Differentiate noun vs verb by sentence position.
- Create a mental image of a box vs a bundle.
- Compare with near-synonyms like box, bundle, parcel.
- Use spoken and written forms in context.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'package'?
A.A measurement of time.
B.A type of small animal.
C.A wrapped or boxed item ready to be mailed or delivered.
D.A spoken agreement or promise.
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'package' correctly?
A.The courier delivered the package to my neighbor this morning.
B.She will package the concert at the park tonight.
C.He package his suitcase before leaving for work.
D.They studied a package of math during class.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar in meaning to 'package'?
A.parcel
B.policy
C.program
D.solitary
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'package'?
A.parcel
B.bundle
C.individual item
D.collection
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where you might use this word aloud?
A.Can you give an example of a time you received a parcel at your door?
B.Can you describe a moment when you planted a tree in your yard?
C.Have you ever completed a race without stopping?
D.Can you recall a time you chose a single item from a menu?
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