herd

Meanings

• noun

  A group of animals that grazes or roams together.

  - "The herd of wildebeest migrated across the savannah."
  - "Farmers often use electric fences to keep their herd of cattle contained."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɝd/
   
   
   
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2. /hɝd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with herd
bird , heard , nird , quird , swird

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Variants

List of all variants of herd that leads to same result
herd , herdlike , herds , herded , herding , herd immunity , herd mentalities , herd mentality , follow the herd , the herd , rid , ridable , ridden , ridden circuit , ridden for a fall , ridden herd on , ridden high , ridden shotgun , ride , ride circuit , ride for a fall , ride herd on , ride high , ride shotgun , rideable , rides , rides circuit , rides for a fall , rides herd on , rides high , rides shotgun , riding , riding circuit , riding for a fall , riding herd on , riding high , riding shotgun , rode , rode circuit , rode herd on , rode high , rode shotgun

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Etymology

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

Old English herde, from heoran to drive, herd. Related to herian to shout for joy.

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Trivia

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

1. A herd of elephants is called an 'ivory caravan'.

2. A herd of rhinos is called a 'crash'.

3. A herd of giraffes is called a 'tour'.

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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. grazing: The act of feeding on plants, especially grasses, by grazing animals.

2. livestock: Domesticated animals raised in agriculture for their products such as meat, milk, eggs, or wool.

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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, herds are often used as a symbol of unity and strength in numbers. In art, herds of animals are a common subject for wildlife paintings. In music, 'Herds' is the name of an American jazz fusion band.

How to Memorize "herd"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of animals moving together through a grassy field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'herd' with the image of a group of animals grazing together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Herd' stands for 'Heaps of Roaming Deer'.

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