5 letter words with ERD in the middle

Herds

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

1. A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together.
2. To gather or move in a large group, like a herd of animals.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /hɜrdz/
• UK: /hɜːdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "herd" comes from the Old English word "heord," which means a flock or a group of domestic animals. The word has been used to describe groups of animals since at least the 14th century. In modern usage, "herd" is most commonly used to refer to groups of grazing animals, such as cows or sheep. The verb form of "herd" is used to describe the act of gathering or moving a group of animals.

5. Synonyms:

• Flock
• Group
• Herdsmanship

6. Related Words:

• Heard
• Hedge
• Hoard
• Horde
• Hydra

7. Example Sentences:

• The herd of cows grazed peacefully in the field.
• The farmer herded the sheep into the barn for the night.

Parts of Speech:

Nerds is a noun.

Definitions:

Nerds refers to a person who is highly intellectual, obsessive, and socially awkward.

Pronunciations:

US: /nərdz/

UK: /nɜːdz/

Origin and Usage:

The term "nerds" originated in the United States in the 1950s and was initially used to describe people who were overly studious and socially awkward. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of people who are highly intellectual and passionate about specific subjects, often to the point of social awkwardness.

Synonyms:

Geek, dork, brainiac, egghead, intellectual

Related Words:

Geeks, dorks, brains, smart, savvy

Example Sentences:

• Shes a real nerd when it comes to computer programming.
• Hes such a nerd that he spends all his free time reading scientific journals.
• The group of nerds gathered at the science fair to discuss their latest projects.

Parts of Speech

"Nerdy" is an adjective.

Definitions

"Nerdy" means being overly studious, socially awkward, and uncool.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈnɜrdi/

UK: /ˈnɜːdi/

Origin and Usage

The word "nerdy" originated in the 1950s from the noun "nerd," which meant someone who was socially awkward and overly studious. The adjective "nerdy" is used to describe someone who is overly interested in academic or intellectual pursuits and lacks social skills or fashion sense. It is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is uncool or unpopular.

Synonyms

• Geeky
• Dorky
• Dweeby

Related Words

• Nerds
• Nertz
• Nertz

Example Sentences

1. Shes always wearing glasses and reading books. Shes such a nerdy girl.
2. Hes a nerdy guy who spends all his time playing video games.
3. Shes not very popular because shes so nerdy.