herd
herd
group of animals
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herd with Russian translation
herd usage examples
Стадо медленно движется вниз по реке.
The herd moves slowly downriver.
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herd belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
herd synonyms
What's the difference between herd / flock / drove / pack / school / pod
Primary term for a group of grazing or domestic animals (e.g. cattle, sheep).
A herd of cows was grazing by the road.
Стадо коров паслось у дороги.
Typically used for birds or sheep; similar to 'herd' but species-specific and often implies flocking behavior.
A flock of sheep moved across the field.
Стадо овец перешло поле.
An older or more formal term for a group of cattle being driven from one place to another; less common in everyday speech.
They drove a large drove of cattle to market.
Они вели большую свору/стадо скота на рынок. (уст.)
Used for groups of predatory animals (wolves, dogs) and also for packs of cards or people; implies coordinated or hunting behavior.
A pack of wolves approached the carcass.
Стая волков приблизилась к туше.
Specifically used for fish (and sometimes dolphins) that swim in coordinated groups; implies schooling behavior distinct from grazing herds.
A school of herring moved quickly through the water.
Стая сельдей быстро проплыла по воде.
Used for groups of marine mammals like whales and dolphins; a marine-specific collective noun with social structure implications.
A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat.
Стая дельфинов поплыла рядом с лодкой.
A collective noun for lions specifically; denotes a social family group rather than a generic herd.
A pride of lions rested in the shade.
Стая/прайд львов отдыхала в тени.
Usually used for a group of geese on land (on water the group is a 'skein' or 'flock'); somewhat informal and species-specific.
A gaggle of geese wandered across the yard.
Стая гусей бродила по двору.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce herd and what this word means
herd translation: стадо. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce herd
/ˈhɜːd/
herd translation
стадо
herd examples
The herd grazes near the river.
herd transcription
/ˈhɜːd/, /ˈhɝd/
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herd meaning: what does it mean?
group of animals
herd pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
herd is pronounced as /ˈhɜːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
herd definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The herd grazes near the river. Translation: Стадо пасётся возле реки.
Is herd part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, herd (стадо) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is herd part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, herd (стадо) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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