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1 (noun) in the sense of herd

Definition

a group of animals of one kind, esp. sheep or birds

They kept a small flock of sheep.

Synonyms

herd

group

flight

a flight of green parrots

drove

Scientists are leaving the country in droves.

colony

gaggle

skein

2 (noun) in the sense of crowd

Definition

a large number of people

his flock of advisors

Synonyms

crowd

It took some two hours before the crowd was fully dispersed.

company

He was a notable young actor in a company of rising stars.

group

a small group of football supporters

host

A host of stars attended the awards ceremony.

collection

A collection of people of all ages assembled to pay their respects.

mass

A mass of excited people clogged the street.

gathering

He spoke today before a large gathering of world leaders.

assembly

She waited until quiet settled on the assembly.

convoy

herd

large herds of elephant and buffalo

congregation

Most members of the congregation arrive a few minutes before the service.

horde

A horde of people was screaming for tickets.

multitude

the multitudes that surround the Pope

throng

An official pushed through the throng.

bevy

a bevy of reporters

1 (verb) in the sense of stream

Definition

to gather together or move in large numbers

The public have flocked to the show.

Synonyms

stream

crowd

A throng of fashionable young people crowded around the stage.

mass

swarm

People swarmed to the shops, buying up everything in sight.

throng

The crowds thronged into the mall.

2 (verb) in the sense of gather

Definition

to gather together or move in large numbers

The crowds flocked around her.

Synonyms

gather

In the evenings, we gathered round the fire and talked.

group

We want to encourage them to group together as one big purchaser.

crowd

mass

Shortly after the announcement, police began to mass at the shipyard.

collect

Two young girls were collecting firewood.

assemble

There was nowhere for students to assemble before classes.

herd

huddle

strangers huddling together for warmth

converge

As they flow south, the five rivers converge.

throng

the multitudes that throng around the Pope

congregate

People were already beginning to congregate outside the cinema.

troop

The VIPs trooped into the hall and sat down.

单词	flock
释义	Trends of flock View usage for: flock (flɒk) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense flocks, present participle flocking, past tense, past participle flocked 1. countable noun [with singular or plural verb] A flock of birds, sheep, or goats is a group of them. They kept a small flock of sheep. [+ of] They are gregarious birds and feed in flocks. Synonyms: herd, group, flight, drove More Synonyms of flock 2. countable noun [with singular or plural verb] You can refer to a group of people or things as a flock of them to emphasize that there are a lot of them. [emphasis] These cases all attracted flocks of famous writers. [+ of] ...his flock of advisers. [+ of] 3. verb If people flock to a particular place or event, a very large number of them go there, usually because it is pleasant or interesting. The public have flocked to the show. [VERB + to] The criticisms will not stop people flocking to see the film. [VERB to-infinitive] His greatest wish must be that huge crowds flock into the beautiful park. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: stream, crowd, mass, swarm More Synonyms of flock 4. countable noun [oft poss NOUN] A member of the clergy's flock is the group of Christians who come to their church or live in the area that they have responsibility for. [old-fashioned] More Synonyms of flock flock in British English 1 (flɒk) noun (sometimes functioning as plural) 1. a group of animals of one kind, esp sheep or birds 2. a large number of people; crowd 3. a body of Christians regarded as the pastoral charge of a priest, a bishop, the pope, etc 4. rare a band of people; group verb (intransitive) 5. to gather together or move in a flock 6. to go in large numbers people flocked to the church Word origin Old English flocc; related to Old Norse flokkr crowd, Middle Low German vlocke flock in British English 2 (flɒk) noun 1. a tuft, as of wool, hair, cotton, etc 2. a. waste from fabrics such as cotton, wool, or other cloth used for stuffing mattresses, upholstered chairs, etc b. (as modifier) flock mattress 3. very small tufts of wool applied to fabrics, wallpaper, etc, to give a raised pattern 4. another word for floccule verb 5. (transitive) to fill, cover, or ornament with flock Derived forms flocky (ˈflocky) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French floc, from Latin floccus; probably related to Old High German floccho down, Norwegian flugsa snowflake flock in American English 1 (flɑk) noun 1. a group of certain animals, as goats or sheep, or of birds, living, feeding, or moving together 2. any group, esp. a large one, as the members of a church or the children in a family verb intransitive 3. to assemble or travel in a flock or crowd SIMILAR WORDS: group Word origin ME floc < OE flocc, a troop, band, akin to ON flokkr, prob. < var. of IE base pel-, to pour, fill > L plere, to fill flock in American English 2 (flɑk) noun 1. a small tuft of wool, cotton, etc. 2. wool or cotton waste used to stuff upholstered furniture, mattresses, etc. 3. tiny, fine fibers of wool, rayon, etc. applied to a fabric, wallpaper, or the like to form a velvetlike pattern 4. floc (sense 1) verb transitive 5. to stuff or decorate with flock Word origin ME flocke < OFr floc < L floccus: see floccus More idioms containing flock birds of a feather flock together COBUILD Collocations flock people flock tourists flock Examples of 'flock' in a sentence flock Thousands of people flocked to a country show with an urban twist. Times, Sunday Times (2016) No studio will care if their plotting is simple as long as people flock to see them. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This flock was going in that direction. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That gives all the birds in the flock a better chance of taking evasive action. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Bosses are fed up with people flocking to the photo shop to leave flowers outside. The Sun (2017) They say working in 15-year cycles gives no incentive to invest in their flocks of sheep. The Sun (2016) Family flocks frequently feed together. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There have not been numbers like that this year, but small flocks and individuals are quite widely scattered across the country. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It's astonishing in volume and tone, like listening to a huge flock of sheep. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Millions of fans, old and new, flocked to see him around the world. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We tended a small flock of sheep for our landlord. Christianity Today (2000) You could feel the vibration from it and a huge flock of birds all took off. Times, Sunday Times (2009) And the crowds flock to see them. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Thousands of people flocked to beaches and parks to soak up the sun. The Sun (2015) Thousands flocked to the seaside after months of wet weather. The Sun (2012) Twice the usual number of people flocked to catch a glimpse of the pair. The Sun (2009) Stick with it and you might become one of the flock. The Sun (2006) They thrived by dint of feeding in high trees and by moving around in large flocks. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She sees a flock of mountain sheep. Times, Sunday Times (2016) When a large flock goes up into the sky they are a striking sight. Times, Sunday Times (2006) They are most likely to be seen in small flocks in birch trees. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There was speculation that a flock of birds may have brought it down. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They still feed in flocks in the fields. Times, Sunday Times (2014) People would flock to take advantage of the good deals and end up spending money. The Sun (2010) So why do we still flock in our thousands? Times, Sunday Times (2014) If they feel the flock moving in a certain direction they join the movement. The Sun (2012) Crowds flocked to see this curious exhibit and it quickly became a topic of conversation in fashionable society. Andrew Bridgeford 1066: and the Hidden History of the Bayeux Tapestry (2004) Long after its release in 1995 fans flocked to see it. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This was a purely agricultural village, growing acres of corn and tending large flocks of sheep. Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006) I CAN'T imagine the fans flocking to this one. The Sun (2009) Now the famous flock here, the Princes included. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In other languages flock British English: flock /flɒk/ NOUN A flock* of birds, sheep, or goats is a group of them. Flock can take the singular or plural form of the verb. American English: flock Arabic: سِرْب Brazilian Portuguese: rebanho Chinese: 群 Croatian: stado Czech: stádo Danish: flok Dutch: kudde European Spanish: rebaño Finnish: lauma French: troupeau German: Herde Greek: κοπάδι Italian: gregge Japanese: 群れ Korean: 무리 그룹 Norwegian: flokk Polish: stado European Portuguese: rebanho Romanian: stol Russian: стая Latin American Spanish: rebaño Swedish: flock Thai: ฝูงสัตว์ Turkish: sürü Ukrainian: зграя Vietnamese: đàn bầy British English: flock VERB If people flock to a particular place or event, a very large number of them go there, usually because it is pleasant or interesting. The public have flocked to the show. American English: flock Brazilian Portuguese: mover-se em bando Chinese: 群集于 European Spanish: acudir en masa French: venir en masse German: in Scharen kommen Italian: accorrere in massa Japanese: 押し寄せる Korean: 몰려가다 European Portuguese: mover-se em bando Latin American Spanish: acudir en masa All related terms of 'flock' flock paper a type of wallpaper with a raised pattern people flock If people flock to a particular place or event, a very large number of them go there, usually because it is pleasant or interesting. flock wallpaper a type of wallpaper with a raised pattern tourists flock If people flock to a particular place or event, a very large number of them go there, usually because it is pleasant or interesting. birds of a feather flock together said to mean that people from the same group or with the same interests like to be with each other Chinese translation of 'flock' flock (flɔk) n (c) [of sheep, birds] 群 (qún) (o.f., Rel) 同一牧师管辖下的全体教徒 vi [people] 成群结(結)队(隊) (chéngqún jiéduì) flocks of journalists 众(眾)多的新闻(聞)记(記)者 (zhòngduō de xīnwén jìzhě) 1 (noun) in the sense of herd Definition a group of animals of one kind, esp. sheep or birds They kept a small flock of sheep. Synonyms herd group flight a flight of green parrots drove Scientists are leaving the country in droves. colony gaggle skein 2 (noun) in the sense of crowd Definition a large number of people his flock of advisors Synonyms crowd It took some two hours before the crowd was fully dispersed. company He was a notable young actor in a company of rising stars. group a small group of football supporters host A host of stars attended the awards ceremony. collection A collection of people of all ages assembled to pay their respects. mass A mass of excited people clogged the street. gathering He spoke today before a large gathering of world leaders. assembly She waited until quiet settled on the assembly. convoy herd large herds of elephant and buffalo congregation Most members of the congregation arrive a few minutes before the service. horde A horde of people was screaming for tickets. multitude the multitudes that surround the Pope throng An official pushed through the throng. bevy a bevy of reporters 1 (verb) in the sense of stream Definition to gather together or move in large numbers The public have flocked to the show. Synonyms stream crowd A throng of fashionable young people crowded around the stage. mass swarm People swarmed to the shops, buying up everything in sight. throng The crowds thronged into the mall. 2 (verb) in the sense of gather Definition to gather together or move in large numbers The crowds flocked around her. Synonyms gather In the evenings, we gathered round the fire and talked. group We want to encourage them to group together as one big purchaser. crowd mass Shortly after the announcement, police began to mass at the shipyard. collect Two young girls were collecting firewood. assemble There was nowhere for students to assemble before classes. herd huddle strangers huddling together for warmth converge As they flow south, the five rivers converge. throng the multitudes that throng around the Pope congregate People were already beginning to congregate outside the cinema. troop The VIPs trooped into the hall and sat down. Additional synonyms in the sense of assemble Definition to collect or gather together There was nowhere for students to assemble before classes. Synonyms gather, meet, collect, rally, flock, accumulate, come together, muster, convene, congregate, foregather in the sense of assembly Definition a number of people gathered together for a meeting She waited until quiet settled on the assembly. Synonyms gathering, group, meeting, body, council, conference, crowd, congress, audience, collection, mass, diet, rally, convention, flock, company, house, congregation, accumulation, multitude, throng, synod, hui (New Zealand), assemblage, conclave, aggregation, convocation (formal), jamaat, runanga (New Zealand) in the sense of bevy Definition a flock a bevy of reporters Synonyms group, company, set, party, band, crowd, troop, pack, collection, gathering, gang, bunch (informal), cluster, congregation, clump, troupe, posse (slang), clique, coterie, assemblage Synonyms of 'flock' flock Explore 'flock' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of throng Definition to gather in or fill (a place) in large numbers the multitudes that throng around the Pope Synonyms crowd, flock, congregate, troop, bunch, herd, cram, converge, hem in, mill around, swarm around in the sense of troop Definition to move in a crowd The VIPs trooped into the hall and sat down. Synonyms flock, march, crowd, stream, parade, swarm, throng, traipse (informal)
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