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herd

The correct spelling is herd.

How to pronounce herd

/hɜːd/
noun

IPA: /hɜːd/

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The correct spelling is herd. A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. For example: "a herd of cattle"

Usage Examples

a herd of cattle

Sheep herd on many hills.

He is employed to herd the goats.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.
  2. 2.Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.
  3. 3.(now usually derogatory) A crowd, a mass of people; now usually pejorative: a rabble.
  4. 4.Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals; a herdsman.

verb

  1. 1.To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.
  2. 2.To unite or associate in a herd
  3. 3.To associate; to ally oneself with, or place oneself among, a group or company.
  4. 4.To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.
  5. 5.To form or put into a herd.

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