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horde

horde

 
 
pronunciation:
hord
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a large number, group, or crowd; throng; multitude.
A horde of reporters were waiting outside the courthouse.The actor emerged and was immediately surrounded by a horde of fans.Sitting in the sun, the garbage attracted hordes of flies.
synonyms:
host, legion, lot, mass, multitude, throng
similar words:
army, concourse, crowd, drove, fleet, flock, mob, multiplicity, myriad, swarm
definition 2: a wandering or conquering group or tribe, as of Asian nomads.
The Golden Horde swept westward and conquered the ancient Russian lands.
similar words:
band, caravan, tribe
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: hordes, hording, horded
definition: to assemble in a horde.
synonyms:
mass, swarm, throng
similar words:
crowd
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word hoard (a collection or supply)? Horde and hoard sound alike but have different meanings.