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Parcel Very Common

Parcel has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a wrapped container

"The courier delivered a parcel wrapped in brown paper and tied with string."

2

the allotment of some amount by dividing something

"death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"

3

an extended area of land

"The new nature reserve was established on a large parcel of forested land in the valley."

4

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

"The courier delivered a small parcel containing my new books and stationery all wrapped in brown paper."

5

A package wrapped for shipment.

"The courier carefully opened the parcel to check if the fragile item arrived intact."

In plain English: A parcel is something wrapped up and sent through the mail, usually as a gift or an order you bought online.

"She carefully wrapped the birthday present in brown paper to make it look like a small parcel for delivery."

Usage: Use parcel to refer specifically to an item that has been packaged and is ready for delivery, distinguishing it from general boxes or bags. It often appears with verbs like send or receive when discussing mail shipments rather than loose goods.

Verb
1

divide into parts

"The developers parceled the land"

2

cover with strips of canvas

"parcel rope"

3

make into a wrapped container

"The courier carefully parcelled the fragile vase in bubble wrap before shipping it."

4

To wrap something up into the form of a package.

"She carefully parcelled the fragile vase in bubble wrap before placing it in the box."

In plain English: To parcel something means to divide it into smaller parts for easier handling or distribution.

"Please parcel all these gifts into separate boxes before we leave for the party."

Adverb
1

Part or half; in part; partially.

"The parcel of truth he told us was far from the whole story."

"I must pack my clothes carefully so they won't get damaged in the parcel."

Example Sentences
"I must pack my clothes carefully so they won't get damaged in the parcel." adv
"She carefully wrapped the birthday present in brown paper to make it look like a small parcel for delivery." noun
"Please parcel all these gifts into separate boxes before we leave for the party." verb
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Origin

The word "parcel" comes from the Middle English parcel, which was borrowed from Old French to mean a small piece or part. It ultimately traces back to Late Latin through its root meaning of "particle," eventually traveling into modern usage as something wrapped for delivery rather than just an abstract fragment.

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