herd

//hɜːrd//
B1Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Noun

herdSingular
herdsPlural
1

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

A herd of elephants crossed the river.

2

A large group of people, typically with a shared characteristic or behaving in a similar way.

A herd of tourists gathered around the famous statue.

Verb

herdInfinitive
herdPresent tense
herdedPast tense
herdedPast participle
herdingPresent participle
herdsThird-person singular
1

To move or drive animals in a group, especially to a particular place.

The farmer herded the sheep into the barn.

2

To gather, lead, or drive a group of people in a particular direction.

The security guards herded the crowd toward the exit.

Antonym

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