Word
pact
US/ˈpækt/
UK/pˈækt/
Definitions
01formal agreement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a serious or formal agreement between two or more people or groups.
n. a formal agreement, covenant, or compact between individuals or groups, often carrying a sense of solemnity or binding obligation.
“The two friends made a pact to never let money come between them.”
“The rival factions signed a non-aggression pact, promising to cease all hostilities while the diplomatic negotiations were ongoing.”
Antonyms
02international alliance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
n. an agreement between different countries to work together, especially for protection.
n. a formal alliance or coalition between nations, typically established for mutual defence or political cooperation.
“Several nations joined the trade pact to make buying and selling goods easier.”
“The regional security pact required all member states to contribute troops in the event of an unprovoked attack on any signatory nation.”
Real-World Examples
“The pact states that an attack on any member will be treated as an attack on all.” “The pact underpins $1.6tn in North American Trade.” Idioms
01. pact of silence
02. sex pact
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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