Meaning of the word herd in English

What does herd mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

herd

US /hɝːd/

UK /hɜːd/

a large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together

Example:

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A herd of elephants crossed the savanna.

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The farmer led his herd of cattle to the new pasture.

Synonym:

flock pack drove mob swarm

a large group of people with a common characteristic or purpose

Example:

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The tour guide struggled to keep the herd of tourists together.

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He felt like just another sheep in the herd.

Synonym:

crowd multitude throng mass mob

to move (animals) together as a group

Example:

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The cowboys herded the cattle across the plains.

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She herded the children into the classroom.

Synonym:

drive guide lead shepherd gather