CEFR C1 — Advanced

Herd

Definition

(noun) A group of animals, especially cattle, sheep, or elephants, that live and move together; (verb) To gather and move a group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, in a particular direction; (verb, informal) To gather and control a group of people in a particular direction or situation.

Example Sentences

1The farmer carefully herded the cattle into the new pasture to avoid any accidents.

2Does the conservation effort aim to herd the endangered species into a protected area?

3The teacher had to herd the excited children into the school bus after the field trip.

4In ancient times, nomadic tribes would herd their livestock across vast distances in search of food and water.

5The event organizers struggled to herd the crowd of thousands towards the main stage for the concert.

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