Angol

packet

gb/pˈækɪt/ us/pˈækɪt/
A2 Angol
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Főnév A2 entity
1

Small container or package

A small closed package that holds things inside.

Használati minta: a packet of [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'packet' with 'envelope' when talking about paper containers for letters.
Szinonimák
package (General term for something wrapped or boxed; not always small.) | pouch (Usually refers to a soft bag-like container.)
Antonimák
bulk (Refers to goods not divided into small packages.)
Szókapcsolatok
packet of biscuits |packet of seeds |packet of sugar |packet of crisps |packet of tissues
Témák
daily life |food |shopping |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.
Főnév technical B2 entity
2

Unit of digital data transfer

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

Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'packet' in computing with physical packages; context is important.
Szinonimák
datagram (Technical term used in networking, more specific in some contexts.)
Antonimák
stream (Continuous flow of data, not divided into packets.)
Szókapcsolatok
data packet |network packet |send a packet |packet transmission
Témák
technology |computing |communication
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.
Főnév informal B2 entity
3

Large sum of money

A lot of money.

Gyakori hiba:
Learners may interpret 'packet' literally here; it's figurative for money.
Szinonimák
fortune (Large amount of money, often implying wealth.)
Antonimák
pittance (A very small amount of money.)
Szókapcsolatok
cost a packet |make a packet
Témák
money |informal speech |finance |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.
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Szótári alak
packet
IPA
GB/pˈækɪt/
US/pˈækɪt/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
pack - et (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (pack)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: packet
  • Plural: packets
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések

cost a packet

1
/kˈɔst ə pˈækɪt/
idiom informal

Be very expensive

To cost a lot of money.

Példák
  • 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.

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

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