drove
Translation
herd, flock, crowd
Examples
A drove of cattle was blocking the road.
A drove of cattle was blocking the road.
Tourists arrived in droves to see the festival.
Tourists arrived in droves to see the festival.
Grammar Patterns
((a drove)) ((of animals/people)) a large group of animals or people A drove of cattle was blocking the road.
((in droves)) in large numbers Tourists arrived in droves to see the festival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herd, flock, crowd, throng
Etymology
From Old English 'drāf', related to 'drīfan' (to drive). The idea is of 'driving' animals together.
Memory Tips
Imagine a farmer 'driving' a 'drove' of sheep. The words are connected. 'Drove' is also the past tense of 'drive'.