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packed a lunch

packed a lunch is the simple past and past participle of pack a lunch.

Meaning of pack a lunch

Verb

pack a lunch (third-person singular simple present packs a lunch, present participle packing a lunch, simple past and past participle packed a lunch)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pack, a, lunch: prepare a packed lunch.
    • The field trip will last all day long, so you'll need to pack a lunch and wear comfortable shoes.
  2. To be dedicated and well-prepared in pursuing a goal.
    • you'd better pack a lunch if you think you'll [do X]
    Synonyms:
    get up early

Questions about packed a lunch

What is packed a lunch the simple past and past participle of?
Packed a lunch is the simple past and past participle of pack a lunch.

Words near packed a lunch in the dictionary

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  6. packed a lunch
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  9. packed away
  10. packed cells
  11. packed decimal

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