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“Herds” or “Hurds”

herds / hurds are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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herds hh·ER·d·z

  • nouna group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans.
  • nouna group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra.
  • verbcause to herd, drive, or crowd together.
  • verbmove together, like a herd.
  • verbkeep, move, or drive animals.

hurds

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Usage

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“herds”

  • …competitive sport involving dogs working herds of sheep
  • …which 1212 were in free-range herds, and 522 belonged to the…
  • European bison herds are not family units.
  • …started in 2008, that sends "herds" of people running down a…
  • …U.S., pathways originally created by herds of Buffalo or other migrating…
  • Large herds of sambar deer roam the…
  • …winter for centuries, and vast herds may gather around this diet
  • The modern herds are managed as two separate…
  • …which 1455 were in free-range herds.
  • These animals probably descended from herds introduced by the Jesuits some…

“hurds”

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