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shepherd

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛpərd]

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

Context: “animal care”

(noun) a person who takes care of sheep. Shepherds watch over sheep to make sure they are safe and healthy. They often lead them to different pastures to eat.

Example

The shepherd brought the sheep to a green field to graze.

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The shepherd did not ignore the sheep; he stayed with them to keep them safe.

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What does a shepherd do to protect the sheep?

Context: “animal care”

(verb) to guide or take care of a group of sheep. When someone shepherds, they make sure the sheep are safe and lead them where they need to go.

Example

Shepherds often shepherd their flocks in the early morning.

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The farmer didn't shepherd the sheep yesterday, so they wandered away.

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How does a shepherd shepherd the sheep during the night?

Context: “leadership”

(verb) to guide or lead a group of people. When you shepherd a project, you are responsible for making sure everything goes well and everyone works together.

Example

The manager shepherded the team through the tricky project.

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He did not shepherd the new members; they felt lost without guidance.

Example

How can you shepherd your classmates during the group activity?

How to pronounce shepherd

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛpərd]

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