Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

herding


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of gathering and driving livestock from one place to another.

    - "Farmers often herd their cattle to new pastures during the changing seasons."
    - "The shepherd skillfully herded his flock towards the safety of the pen."
  • Verb

    To move or guide a group of people, especially in a forceful or manipulative way.

    - "Politicians often herd their supporters to rally behind their causes."
    - "The manager skillfully herded his team towards achieving their goals."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with herding
birding , hearding , narding
Variants
List of all variants of herding that leads to same result
herd , herded , herding , herds
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

herds, herded, herding, herdsman, herdsmanship


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

Old English 'herdan' meaning 'to drive, drive together' or 'to protect'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Herding is one of the oldest occupations in the world.

  2. The longest recorded cattle drive in the United States lasted for over 3 months.

  3. Sheep were the first animals to be herded by humans, with evidence dating back to 10,000 BC.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Livestock farming: The practice of raising animals for their products, including meat, milk, and wool.

  2. Shepherding: The occupation of taking care of sheep and goats.

  3. Cattle drive: A long journey with cattle from one place to another, often over a great distance.


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.

Herding has been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. It is depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, herding is a common metaphor for guiding or leading a group. In music, herding is a term used in jazz and improvisational music to describe the act of leading or following in a group performance.

How to Memorize "herding"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a farmer leading a group of cattle to a new pasture. Imagine the farmer using a long stick to guide the animals along.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'herding' with the image of a shepherd leading his flock. Remember the sound of the sheep bleating as they follow their shepherd.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Herd Animals Quickly Eat' to remember the word 'herding'.


Memorize "herding" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize herding is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.