crowd
Translation
crowd, multitude, group
Examples
A large crowd gathered in the square.
A large crowd gathered in the square.
He doesn't like being in a crowd.
He doesn't like being in a crowd.
Grammar Patterns
a crowd of (people/supporters/etc.) a group of people A crowd of reporters waited outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: throng, multitude, horde; Antonyms: individual, solitude
Etymology
From Old English 'crūdan' meaning 'to press, push'. The noun sense developed from this idea of people being pressed together.
Memory Tips
Imagine a crow flying over a large group of people, a 'crowd'.