Engelsk

packet

gb/pˈækɪt/ us/pˈækɪt/
A2 Engelsk
~ 4600
Betydninger
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Navneord A2 entity
1

Small container or package

A small closed package that holds things inside.

Brugsmønster: a packet of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'packet' with 'envelope' when talking about paper containers for letters.
Synonymer
package (General term for something wrapped or boxed; not always small.) | pouch (Usually refers to a soft bag-like container.)
Antonymer
bulk (Refers to goods not divided into small packages.)
Ordforbindelser
packet of biscuits |packet of seeds |packet of sugar |packet of crisps |packet of tissues
Temaer
daily life |food |shopping |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She bought a packet of biscuits for the trip.
  • The seeds came in a small paper packet.
  • He slipped a packet of tissues into his pocket.
  • I need to open this packet of sugar before baking.
  • A packet of crisps costs less than a pound.
Læringseksempler
  • I have a packet of rice.
  • Please open the packet of tea.
  • He buys a packet of milk every day.
  • This packet has ten small cakes.
  • We need one packet of salt.
Navneord technical B2 entity
2

Unit of digital data transfer

A small piece of information sent over the internet or another network.

Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'packet' in computing with physical packages; context is important.
Synonymer
datagram (Technical term used in networking, more specific in some contexts.)
Antonymer
stream (Continuous flow of data, not divided into packets.)
Ordforbindelser
data packet |network packet |send a packet |packet transmission
Temaer
technology |computing |communication
Eksempler
  • Each packet contains the sender and receiver's addresses.
  • The file is broken into packets before being sent.
  • A lost packet can cause delays in video streaming.
  • Network engineers monitor packet loss to improve performance.
  • This protocol ensures each packet arrives in order.
Læringseksempler
  • The computer sends packets over the internet.
  • Each packet has data inside.
  • Packets move between computers very fast.
  • If a packet is lost, the computer sends it again.
  • Packets help send messages online.
Navneord informal B2 entity
3

Large sum of money

A lot of money.

Typisk fejl:
Learners may interpret 'packet' literally here; it's figurative for money.
Synonymer
fortune (Large amount of money, often implying wealth.)
Antonymer
pittance (A very small amount of money.)
Ordforbindelser
cost a packet |make a packet
Temaer
money |informal speech |finance |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • That sports car must have cost a packet.
  • He made a packet selling his business.
  • Tickets for the concert are going for a packet.
  • They spent a packet on their wedding.
  • You could earn a packet if you invest wisely.
Læringseksempler
  • This phone cost a packet.
  • He made a packet last year.
  • The trip will cost a packet.
  • She spent a packet on clothes.
  • They earned a packet from the show.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
packet
IPA
GB/pˈækɪt/
US/pˈækɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
pack - et (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (pack)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: packet
  • Plural: packets
Ordfamilie
Forms
packets noun
Core family
pack verb A2 package noun A2
Related words
packaging noun packer noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpack verb B1
Advanced or less common
repack verb
Udtryk

cost a packet

1
/kˈɔst ə pˈækɪt/
idiom informal

Be very expensive

To cost a lot of money.

Eksempler
  • This designer bag cost a packet, but I love it.
  • That holiday must have cost you a packet.

make a packet

1
/mˈeɪk ə pˈækɪt/
idiom informal

Earn a large sum of money

To get a lot of money, often quickly or easily.

Eksempler
  • She made a packet selling her old artwork online.
  • They made a packet from their new app.

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