flock

Meanings

• noun

  A group of birds flying or resting together.

  - "The flock of geese flew overhead."
  - "The shepherd counted his flock of sheep."

• noun

  A group or collection of similar things.

  - "A flock of rubber ducks in the bathtub."
  - "The flock of keys on my keychain."

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Pronunciation

1. /flɑk/
   
   
   
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2. /flɑk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bunch , gaggle , horde , host , legion , litter , nest , rabble , swarm , throng , wake , congregation , congregation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flock
rock , dock , clock , block

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Flock (Scottish) : A large number of sheep.
   

2. Flock (Maritime) : A group of boats or ships.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of flock that leads to same result
flock , flocks , flocked , flocking , birds of a feather , birds of a feather flock together , of a feather

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

flocks, flocking

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Etymology

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

Old English floc, from flocian 'to flee, fly'. Related to Old Norse flokr, Dutch vlok, German Flock.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A group of crows is called a murder.

2. A group of geese is called a gaggle.

3. A group of owls is called a parliament.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Birdwatching: Observing and identifying different species of birds in their natural habitats.

2. Migration: The regular seasonal movement of birds from one region to another.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, flocks of birds have been used as symbols of various things, such as unity, freedom, or ominous gatherings. In art, flocks of birds have been depicted in various ways, from realistic representations to abstract patterns.

How to Memorize "flock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of birds flying in the sky.
   - Visualize a group of sheep grazing in a field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flock' with the image of birds flying together.
   - Remember that 'flock' can also refer to a group of things, like keys or rubber ducks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flocks of birds in the sky' to remember the definition of 'flock' as a group of birds.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Flocks of keys on my keychain' to remember the definition of 'flock' as a group of things.

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