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Meaning & Definition of Flock in English

English

Flock

Pronunciation:

/flɒk/

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Plural:

flocks

Meaning and Definition of Flock

1. Primary Definition

A group of birds or animals that live or move together.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A group of birds or animals of the same kind that assemble or move together.

    Example Sentence: A flock of geese flew over the lake.

  • Definition: A group of people, especially when considered as a group under a leader.

    Example Sentence: The shepherd led his flock to greener pastures.

  • Definition: To gather in a crowd or group.

    Example Sentence: Students flocked to the auditorium for the concert.

  • Definition: To add or attach to something in a mass.

    Example Sentence: They often flock to new trends in fashion.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'flok', of uncertain origin.

Synonyms

group | gaggle | herd | crowd | assembly

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • flock together: To gather or come together as a group.
  • a flock of sheep: Specifically refers to a group of sheep.
  • flock to: To gather in large numbers.

Translations

  • Spanish: manada
  • French: troupeau
  • German: Herde
  • Russian: стая

Related Words

  • herd: A large group of animals, especially cattle.
  • swarm: A large or dense group of insects or animals, especially flying ones.
  • gaggle: A group of geese or a collection of people.

Slang Meanings of flock

  • Meaning: To follow a trend or popular opinion.

    Example Sentence: Everyone is flocking to that new restaurant downtown.

  • Meaning: To gather together in large numbers for a particular purpose.

    Example Sentence: Fans flocked to the stadium for the championship game.