throng

Meanings

• noun

  A large crowd or multitude of people.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with throng
throng , long , strong , belong , wrong , song , gong , thronged , clong , longed

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Homophones

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1. Throng (Scottish Gaelic) : a current, stream, or flow
   

2. Throng (Norwegian) : a thong or band
   

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Variants

List of all variants of throng that leads to same result
throng , throngs , thronged , thronging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to press together' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'throng' comes from the Old English word 'thrungan', which meant 'to press together'.

2. The term 'throng' was commonly used in Middle English to describe a dense, pressing crowd, as well as a large, flowing current of water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crowd: A large number of people gathered together.

2. Multitude: A large number of people or things.

3. Gathering: A social event where people come together for a common purpose.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'throng' is often used to describe large crowds or gatherings, such as in Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'. In art, it can refer to the dense and intricate grouping of figures in a painting, as seen in Caravaggio's 'The Calling of St. Matthew'. In music, it can refer to the thick, dense sound of a large orchestra or choir.

How to Memorize "throng"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, dense crowd of people pressing together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'throng' with the image of a large, bustling crowd.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'Th' sound in 'throng' and imagine a 'Throng' of people.

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