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Crowd Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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crowd

🇺🇸 /ˈkɹaʊd/ · 🇬🇧 /kɹˈaʊd/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in a public place

A large group of people gathered together, typically in a public place, often for a specific purpose or event. Crowds can range from a small number of people to a huge gathering of thousands or even millions.

Synonyms

audience, onlookers, spectators.

Examples of usage

  • The crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
  • The protest drew a crowd of supporters from all over the city.
Context #2 | Verb

to fill

To fill a space or area with a large number of people or objects. Crowding can create a sense of congestion and lack of personal space.

Synonyms

fill, jam, pack.

Examples of usage

  • The fans crowded around the entrance to catch a glimpse of the celebrity.
  • The shelves were crowded with books of all genres.

Translations

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Quick facts about “crowd”

Crowd is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈkɹaʊd/ in American English and /kɹˈaʊd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #3,045 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'crowd'

The word 'crowd' originated from the Middle English 'crowden', which meant to press, or congregate in a crowded place. It has roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages, reflecting the human tendency to gather in groups for various purposes. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both the physical presence of a large group of people and the act of filling a space with people or objects.


See also: crow.

Rhymes

Crowd rhymes with enshroud, wowed, allowed, proud, cloud, loud, aloud and endowed.

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Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,045, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.