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mob

Pronunciation: [mɒb]

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

Context: “group behavior”

(noun) a large group of people who are usually acting in a wild or unruly way. It can happen during a protest, a celebration, or just when a lot of people gather quickly.

Example

The mob cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.

Example

The street was empty, and there was no mob to cheer for the parade.

Example

What caused the mob to gather in front of the concert hall?

Context: “group behavior”

(verb) to gather in a large group around someone or something, usually in a way that is chaotic or uncontrolled. This can happen when people are excited or trying to see something.

Example

Fans mobbed the singer as she left the concert venue.

Example

Nobody mobbed the actor when he walked through the quiet street.

Example

Why did the crowd mob the celebrity at the event?

Context: “criminal organizations”

(noun) a term used to describe a group involved in organized crime, like a gang. These groups often do illegal things together.

Example

The detective was trying to investigate the activities of the mob in the city.

Example

There were no signs of a mob operating in the peaceful neighborhood.

Example

How does law enforcement deal with the mob in this area?

How to pronounce mob

Pronunciation: [mɒb]

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