Throng: meaning, definitions and examples

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throng

 

[ ฮธrษ’ล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a crowd

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Synonyms

crowd, mob, multitude

Examples of usage

  • The streets were filled with a throng of protesters.
  • There was a throng of fans waiting outside the stadium.
Context #2 | Verb

to gather in large numbers

To gather together in a crowded or densely packed group.

Synonyms

assemble, congregate, gather

Examples of usage

  • Protesters thronged the streets demanding justice.
  • Fans thronged the stadium to see their favorite band.

Translations

Translations of the word "throng" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น multidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ€เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Menschenmenge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerumunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‚ะพะฒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚um

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พค่ก†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท foule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ multitud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalabalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฐ์ค‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุดุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dav

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ davy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ็พค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mnoลพica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ margt fรณlk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผtlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ multitud

Etymology

The word 'throng' originated from the Old English word 'geรพrang', which means a crowd or press of people. Over time, it evolved to become 'throng' in Middle English. The concept of a throng has been present in human societies throughout history, as people have gathered in crowds for various purposes such as celebrations, protests, and events.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,801, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.