Word: Herd

Pronunciation

/HERD/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • A group of animals of one kind, especially cattle, sheep, or goats, that live, feed, and move together under the care of a human or on a farm. For example: “The farmer counted his herd of cows every morning.”
  • A large group of people or things behaving or moving together in a similar way or under a common influence. For instance: “A herd mentality drove the investors to make similar trades.”

• Verb:

  • To gather and control (animals) into a herd. Example: “The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.”
  • To drive or guide (a group of people or things) in a particular direction or towards a specific place. Example: “The teacher herded the students into the auditorium.”

Phrases

• “Herd mentality”: The tendency for people to follow or imitate others, often without considering their own individual thoughts or actions.
• “Lead the herd”: To take charge or direct a group of people or things, often implying they might be easily influenced or directed.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The lion was stalking a small herd of gazelles on the savannah.”
• Verb: “Every evening, he would herd the chickens back into their coop.”

Synonyms

• Flock (for animals)
• Mob (for a group of people or things)
• Group
• Assembly
• Collection
• Crowd (in the context of people)
• Drive (as a verb meaning to guide a group)