herd
Translation
herd, drove, flock
Examples
A herd of cattle was grazing in the field.
A herd of cattle was grazing in the field.
The farmer will herd the sheep into the pen.
The farmer will herd the sheep into the pen.
Grammar Patterns
a herd of ((animals)) a group of animals of the same type A herd of elephants crossed the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flock, drove, pack
Etymology
From Old English 'heord' meaning 'a herd, flock, care, custody', from Proto-Germanic *herdō.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'heard'. Imagine you 'heard' a herd of elephants approaching.