herd
herd
living beings animal groups noun
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herd with Russian translation
herd usage examples
Стадо коров паслось в поле.
A herd of cattle grazed in the field.
Мы наблюдали, как стадо переходило через равнину.
We watched a herd move across the plain.
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herd belongs to the topic "Animal Groups". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
herd synonyms
What's the difference between herd / flock / school / swarm / drove / gaggle
Usually used for birds or sheep; emphasizes a flocking behaviour in flight or grazing.
A flock of geese flew south for the winter.
Specific to fish; a coordinated group of fish swimming together (a school).
A school of fish darted away when the shark appeared.
A swarm of bees left the hive and settled on a branch.
An older or dialect term for a herd, especially of cattle being driven; often British in tone.
They moved the drove of cattle along the road at dawn.
Specific to a group of geese on land (also used figuratively for a disorganized group of people).
A gaggle of geese crossed the path.
Used for marine mammals (dolphins, whales) — a group often with a close social structure.
A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat.
A general term for any collection of people or animals; not specific to animals and broader than 'herd'.
A group of tourists waited by the gate.
Typically refers to groups of predators (wolves, dogs); often implies cooperative hunting or aggression.
A pack of wolves surrounded the herd.
Often used for primates or military units; for animals it usually means a group of monkeys or similar species.
A troop of monkeys moved through the trees.
Implies a settled community or group of animals/organisms living together (not necessarily moving like a herd).
A colony of penguins nested on the rocks.
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How to pronounce herd and what this word means
herd means herd. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce herd
/ˈhɜːd/
herd translation
herd
herd examples
A herd of cattle grazed in the field.
herd transcription
/ˈhɜːd/, /ˈhɝd/
Questions about this word
herd meaning: what does it mean?
living beings animal groups noun
herd pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
herd is pronounced as /ˈhɜːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
herd definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A herd of cattle grazed in the field. Translation: Стадо коров паслось в поле.
Is herd part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, herd can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is herd part of Animal Groups vocabulary?
Yes, herd can be learned in the Animal Groups topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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