shepherd (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃepərd/

Definition

A person who tends, feeds, and guards sheep.

Examples

• The shepherd led his flock to greener pastures.

• He dreamed of becoming a shepherd in the countryside.

• The old shepherd knew every sheep by name.

How to Use shepherd

shepherd someone/something (verb)

To guide or look after someone or something. — "The teacher will shepherd the students through the exam process."

shepherd into (verb)

To guide someone or something into a place or situation. — "The guide shepherded the tourists into the museum."

shepherd out of (verb)

To guide someone or something out of a place or situation. — "Security officers shepherded the protesters out of the building."

Synonyms of shepherd

Words with a similar meaning to shepherd:

• herder
• drover
• pastor

Antonyms of shepherd

Words with the opposite meaning to shepherd:

• predator
• owner

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