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Meaning of herds
A group of animals, especially cattle, sheep, or goats, that are kept together, or people who are controlled or influenced by a particular person or idea.
Etymology of herds
The word "herds" originates from Old English and Germanic roots, with the Old English word "hierd" meaning "a group of animals" and the Proto-Germanic word "herthiz" also meaning "a group of animals"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe groups of animals, and its meaning has expanded over time to include people who are controlled or influenced by a particular person or idea
Synonyms
flocks
groups
crowds
throngs
multitudes
hordes
swarms
droves
herds
packs
troops
batches
clusters
assemblies
congregations
gatherings
mobs
masses
armies
cohorts
bands
companies
contingents
detachments
squads
teams
units
parties
assemblages
aggregations
collections
convoys
Definitions
- A number of animals, especially cattle, sheep, or goats, that are kept together under the care of a shepherd or herdsman
- A group of people who are controlled or influenced by a particular person or idea
- To gather, drive, or manage a group of animals, especially cattle, sheep, or goats
Usage Examples
- The shepherd carefully managed the herds of sheep across the rolling hills
- The new policy has drawn herds of supporters who believe it will bring about positive change
- The tourists got caught up in the herds of people rushing to catch the last train