herded

Meanings

• verb (past tense of herd)

  A group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, that are driven and kept together by shepherds or farmers.

  - "The herds of cattle are led to the pasture every morning."
  - "The shepherd herds his sheep into the pen."

• verb

  To gather and manage a group of people or things.

  - "The manager herds his team towards meeting their targets."
  - "The librarian herds the books back onto the shelves."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with herded
herded , merced , derided , recited

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Homophones

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

1. herd (en) : A large crowd or group of people.
   

2. herd (en) : A group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, that are driven and kept together by a herdsman.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of herded that leads to same result
herd , herded , herding , herds

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Forms

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herded (past tense), herd (noun), herd (verb)

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Etymology

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Old English herdan, from herd, herde, herd; a herd is a group of animals that is driven or kept together by a herdsman.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'herd mentality' refers to individuals following the actions of others without thinking for themselves.

2. The largest herd of wild elephants in the world is found in Africa, with over 100,000 members.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animal husbandry: The science and art of raising animals for food, fiber, and other agricultural products.

2. Shepherding: The practice of caring for sheep and goats, especially by tending them on pasture.

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Culture

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The term 'herded' has been used extensively in literature and art, often symbolizing control, management, or unity. In agriculture, herding is an essential practice for animal husbandry.

How to Memorize "herded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of animals being driven by a shepherd, or imagine a manager leading a team towards a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'herded' with the idea of a group being managed or controlled.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Herding animals, Huge Effort Required Dedication' (H.A.H.E.R.D.)

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