crowds

Meanings

• noun

  A large number of people gathered in a public place or at a specific event.

  - "The crowd cheered as the team scored the winning goal."
  - "The crowd at the concert was energetic and lively."

• verb

  To assemble or gather a large number of people.

  - "The organizers hoped to crowd 10,000 people for the event."
  - "The protesters crowded the streets, blocking traffic."

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Synonyms

audience , group , multitude , public , swarm , throng , aggregation , cluster , group , mass , everyone , general public , masses , mob , rabble , unwashed , crowd in , swarm , throng , rote

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crowds
crowds , shrouds , allowed , bowed , owed

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Variants

List of all variants of crowds that leads to same result
crowd , crowded , crowding , crowds , crwth , crowd in , crowded in , crowding in , crowds in , crowd out , crowded out , crowding out , crowds out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English crūd 'pressing together', from crūwan 'press'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest recorded crowd was at the 1954 Million Flag Demonstration in South Korea, with an estimated 3.5 million people.

2. The term 'crowd control' refers to the management of large groups of people to maintain order and safety.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mob: A large and unruly crowd that is often violent or destructive.

2. Audience: A group of people who gather to watch or listen to a performance or speaker.

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Culture

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Crowds have been a significant part of human history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. They have been used for various purposes, such as celebrating victories, expressing political opinions, and promoting cultural events. In literature, crowds have been portrayed in various ways, from the chaotic and violent mobs in Shakespeare's plays to the peaceful and united masses in Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'.

How to Memorize "crowds"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people gathered in a public place.
   - Visualize the energy and excitement of a crowded concert or sporting event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crowd' with a large group of people.
   - Think of a packed stadium or a busy city street.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CROWD to remember the definition: 'A large number of people gathered in a public place or at a specific event.'
   - Think of the word 'crowd' as a synonym for 'multitude' or 'throng'.

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