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crowd

Q: How does the noun 'crowd' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of crowd are crush , horde , mob , and throng . While all these words mean "an assembled multitude," crowd implies a close gathering and pressing together. // a crowd gathered

Q: Where would 'crush' be a reasonable alternative to 'crowd'?

The words crush and crowd are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort. // a crush of fans

Q: When might 'mob' be a better fit than 'crowd'?

While in some cases nearly identical to crowd , mob implies a disorderly crowd with the potential for violence. // an angry mob

Q: How do 'throng' and 'horde' relate to one another, in the sense of 'crowd'?

Both throng and horde suggest movement and pushing. // a throng of reporters // a horde of shoppers

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Synonyms & Antonyms of crowd

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a great number of persons or creatures massed together

a huge crowd of fans was on hand to greet the returning World Series champions

Synonyms for crowd

army,
bike
[chiefly Scottish],
cram,
crush,
drove,
flock,
herd,
horde,
host,
legion,
mass,
mob,
multitude,
press,
rout,
scrum,
swarm,
throng

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gaggle

jam,
logjam

2 a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially

the fashionable crowd at the polo tournament

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closed shop

mess,
squad

commune

Near Antonyms for crowd

loner

individualist

3 the body of the community as contrasted with the elite

no national leader was ever more hated by the crowd

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crowd

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of crowd (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to fit (people or things) into a tight space

crowded all the boats into the harbor before the storm struck

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2 to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers

cars crowded the roads over the long holiday weekend

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3 to gather into a closely packed group

everyone crowded around to see the baby being shown off by his proud parents

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embrace,
hug

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Frequently Asked Questions About crowd

How does the noun crowd differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of crowd are crush, horde, mob, and throng. While all these words mean "an assembled multitude," crowd implies a close gathering and pressing together.

a crowd gathered

Where would crush be a reasonable alternative to crowd?

The words crush and crowd are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort.

a crush of fans