Thronging: meaning, definitions and examples
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thronging
[ ฮธrษลษชล ]
crowd presence
Thronging refers to the act of gathering in large numbers, creating a crowded situation. It describes the behavior of a multitude of people assembling in a specific location, often resulting in density that can create challenges for movement. This term can be applied to various occasions, such as festivals, protests, or any large gatherings. Thronging can convey excitement, chaos, or sometimes inconvenience, depending on the context in which it is used.
Synonyms
congregating, crowding, huddling, mobbing, swarming.
Examples of usage
- The streets were thronging with festival-goers.
- Fans were thronging the stadium before the concert.
- Onlookers began thronging along the parade route.
Translations
Translations of the word "thronging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น multidรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคกเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Gedrรคnge
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerumunan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะพะฒะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ tลum
๐ฏ๐ต ็พค่ก
๐ซ๐ท foule
๐ช๐ธ multitud
๐น๐ท kalabalฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฐ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุดุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ davy
๐ธ๐ฐ davy
๐จ๐ณ ไบบ็พค
๐ธ๐ฎ mnoลพica
๐ฎ๐ธ margt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรผtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ multitud
Etymology
The term 'thronging' originates from the Middle English word 'throngen', which means to press or to crowd together. This further traces back to Old English 'รพrungan', which also conveys a sense of crowding or pressing together. The roots of the word reflect the communal aspect of gatherings, emphasizing the convergence of individuals in a shared space. Over time, 'thronging' has evolved to encapsulate not just the physical gathering of people but also the emotional and social dynamics that arise in such scenarios. The term has been used in various literary and social contexts to describe everything from jubilant celebrations to intimidating masses. Its application in contemporary usage often highlights the energetic or chaotic nature of large groups of people.