horde (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /hɔːrd/

Definition

A large group of people, often moving together in a disorganized or overwhelming way.

Examples

• A horde of tourists descended upon the small village.

• The shop was swarmed by a horde of bargain hunters.

• He felt like he was fighting against a horde of problems.

How to Use horde

horde of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what the large group consists of. — "A horde of reporters surrounded the politician."

Synonyms of horde

Words with a similar meaning to horde:

• crowd
• throng
• multitude
• swarm

Antonyms of horde

Words with the opposite meaning to horde:

• individual
• few
• solitary

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