backpack
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbækˌpæk/
KK: /ˈbækˌpæk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To hike or travel while carrying a bag on your back, typically used for carrying supplies or personal items.
Example
We decided to backpack through the mountains this summer.
Tense Forms
Past: backpacked
Past Participle: backpacked
Conversation
Are you ready to backpack this weekend?
Absolutely! I can't wait to hit the trails.
I've been planning our route for the hike while we backpack.
Sounds perfect! Let's make sure to pack enough snacks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hike
trek
wander
Antonyms
stay
rest
halt
noun
Definition
A bag that is carried on the back, often used for carrying books, supplies, or camping gear.
Example
She packed her backpack with all the supplies she needed for the trip.
Conversation
Did you see my new backpack?
I did! It looks really cool and sturdy.
Thanks! I needed something spacious for my books.
transitive verb
Definition
To carry something in a bag that is worn on the back, typically used for carrying supplies or personal items.
Example
She decided to backpack through Europe during her summer vacation.
Tense Forms
Past: backpacked
Past Participle: backpacked
Conversation
Are you ready for our hike tomorrow?
Yeah, I just need to pack my backpack with some snacks.
Make sure to backpack enough water too!
Root Explanation
Backpack is formed from "back" (from Old English "bæce", meaning the rear part of the body) and "pack" (from Old French "pac", meaning to bundle or pack). The word "backpack" refers to a bag carried on the back, typically used for carrying items while traveling or hiking.
Memory Tip
Think of carrying a 'bundle' ('pack') on your 'back' — that's what a backpack is.
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