English

herd

hɝːd, hɜrd, hɜːd, hɝd
Meaning: a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: hɜrd, hɜːd, hɝd

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Example sentences

A large herd of elephants was moving slowly across the savanna.
A large herd of elephants was moving slowly across the savanna.
A herd of deer was grazing in the meadow.
A herd of deer was grazing in the meadow.
A large herd of cattle grazed in the field.
A large herd of cattle grazed in the field.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for hoofed mammals like cattle, sheep, or elephants. Can also refer to a large group of people, often in a slightly negative or dismissive sense (e.g., 'following the herd').

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