What does HERDS mean?

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.