herd
Translation
herd, crowd
Examples
A herd of cows blocked the road.
A herd of cows blocked the road.
He is not afraid to stand out from the herd.
He is not afraid to stand out from the herd.
Grammar Patterns
a herd of ((animals)) a group of animals of one kind A herd of elephants crossed the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flock, drove, pack, crowd; Antonyms: individual
Etymology
From Old English 'heord', related to German 'Herde'. Refers to a group of animals kept together.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'heard' a 'herd' of elephants approaching. The sound gives away the group.