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crowd

/kraสŠd/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A large number of people gathered together in a public place or for a specific purpose.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe crowd cheered wildly as the band took the stage.โ€
  • โ€œHe tried to push his way through the dense crowd at the station.โ€
2.verb

To move into or fill a space in large numbers, often causing discomfort or lack of room.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShoppers crowded into the store for the holiday sale.โ€
  • โ€œDon't crowd me while I'm trying to work at the desk.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'crลซdan', meaning 'to press, push, or hasten'. It shares roots with the Middle Dutch 'kruien' (to push). Historically, it evolved from describing the physical act of pressing together to the collective noun for a large group of people.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Imagine a 'CROW' sitting on a 'D' (desk) surrounded by a massive group of other birdsโ€”a CROW-D.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œcrowdโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œcrowdโ€ in English?

In English, crowd (noun) is defined as: โ€œA large number of people gathered together in a public place or for a specific purpose.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œcrowdโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe crowd cheered wildly as the band took the stage.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œcrowdโ€?

Common synonyms include:throng,multitude,swarm,mass

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œcrowdโ€?

Derived from the Old English 'crลซdan', meaning 'to press, push, or hasten'. It shares roots with the Middle Dutch 'kruien' (to push). Historically, it evolved from describing the physical act of pressing together to the collective noun for a large group of people.