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crowd

Pronunciation: [kraʊd]

Word

Learn how to use crowd in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “social situation”

(noun) a large group of people gathered together in one place. It's like when many people come to watch a concert or a parade; they are all part of the crowd.

Example

The crowd enjoyed the concert and cheered for the band.

Example

There was no crowd at the park today; it was very quiet.

Example

How many people are in the crowd at the event?

Context: “social interaction”

(verb) to gather together in a large number in a particular place. This is what happens when lots of people come together, like when fans crowd around an athlete for autographs.

Example

People crowd around the stage to get a better view of the performance.

Example

No one crowded around the empty booth at the fair; it was ignored.

Example

Why did the fans crowd around their favorite player?

Context: “space limitation”

(verb) to fill a space with too many people or things. Imagine trying to fit too many toys in a box; the box is crowded and can't hold them all.

Example

They crowded the room with all their friends for the birthday party.

Example

The classroom was not crowded today because many students were absent.

Example

Did you crowd the table with all the food for the picnic?

How to pronounce crowd

Pronunciation: [kraʊd]

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