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A crowd is a large group of people all together in one place.

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Explanation at your level:

A crowd is many people together. You see a crowd at the park or the store. It is a big group. If you are in a crowd, you are not alone. It is very busy!

When you go to a concert or a sports game, you will see a crowd. A crowd is a large group of people in one place. Sometimes crowds are loud and happy. Be careful not to lose your friends in a big crowd!

A crowd is a large number of people gathered together in a public space. We often use it when talking about events like festivals or protests. You can 'join the crowd' if you want to be part of the action, or you might 'avoid the crowd' if you prefer peace and quiet.

The term crowd often implies a degree of density. In a professional context, you might discuss 'crowd control' at a large venue. It is interesting how the word can be used figuratively too, such as 'the wrong crowd,' which refers to people who might be a bad influence on you.

Beyond the literal gathering of people, crowd can be used in more abstract ways. For example, 'crowdsourcing' is a modern term where a large group of people contributes ideas or money to a project. The word carries connotations of collective power and the potential for both chaotic energy and organized effort.

Historically, the etymological link between crowd and 'pressing' remains relevant in literary descriptions. Writers often use the word to evoke a sense of claustrophobia or anonymity within a mass of people. It serves as a powerful metaphor for the loss of individuality when one is submerged in the 'madding crowd' of society.

30초 단어

  • A crowd is a large group of people.
  • It is a countable noun.
  • It can mean to push as a verb.
  • Commonly used in daily life.

Hey there! Think of a crowd as a big gathering of people. It is not just two or three folks; it usually implies a significant number of individuals occupying the same physical space.

Whether they are cheering at a concert or waiting in line at the store, when people cluster together, we call that a crowd. It creates a sense of energy and often makes a space feel much smaller than it actually is!

The word crowd has deep roots in Old English, coming from the word crūdan, which meant 'to press' or 'to push'. This makes perfect sense, right? When a crowd forms, people are often pressing against each other.

Over centuries, the meaning shifted from the action of pushing to the group of people themselves. It is a great example of how language evolves from a physical action into a noun that describes a situation.

You will hear crowd used in many daily situations. We often pair it with verbs like 'join' or 'disperse'. For example, 'The crowd cheered' is a very common way to describe a group reacting to an event.

In formal writing, you might see it used to describe demographics, but in casual conversation, it is just a simple way to say 'lots of people'. It is a very neutral, versatile word.

Idioms make language fun! Follow the crowd means to do what everyone else is doing. Two's company, three's a crowd is a cheeky way of saying you want to be alone with one other person.

You might also hear someone say stand out from the crowd, which means to be unique or different from everyone else. These phrases help you sound more like a native speaker!

The word crowd is a countable noun, so you can have 'one crowd' or 'many crowds'. The IPA pronunciation is /kraʊd/, rhyming perfectly with 'loud' or 'proud'.

Remember that 'crowd' is a collective noun, so it can sometimes take a singular or plural verb depending on whether you are talking about the group as one unit or as individual people!

Fun Fact

It evolved from a verb describing physical pressure into a noun describing a group.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /kraʊd/

Short 'ow' sound like 'cow' followed by 'd'.

US /kraʊd/

Clear, crisp 'd' at the end.

Common Errors

  • Pronouncing the 'ow' like 'oh'
  • Dropping the final 'd'
  • Adding an extra syllable

Rhymes With

loud proud cloud shroud vowed

Difficulty Rating

독해 1/5

easy

Writing 2/5

easy

Speaking 2/5

easy

듣기 1/5

easy

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

people group big

Learn Next

crowded throng gather

고급

demographics masses

Grammar to Know

Collective Nouns

The crowd is.

Countable Nouns

One crowd.

Examples by Level

1

The crowd is big.

crowd = group

singular noun

2

I see a crowd.

see = look at

article usage

3

The crowd is loud.

loud = noisy

adjective usage

4

Look at the crowd!

look at = observe

imperative

5

A crowd is there.

there = in that place

verb to be

6

The crowd is happy.

happy = glad

subject-verb

7

Is the crowd big?

question form

interrogative

8

We like the crowd.

like = enjoy

simple present

1

The crowd cheered for the team.

2

There was a huge crowd at the mall.

3

I hate being in a crowded place.

4

The crowd moved slowly.

5

She disappeared into the crowd.

6

The crowd waited for the bus.

7

A crowd gathered outside.

8

The crowd started to leave.

1

He likes to stand out from the crowd.

2

The police managed to control the crowd.

3

It is easy to get lost in such a big crowd.

4

The band performed to a crowd of thousands.

5

Don't just follow the crowd; think for yourself.

6

The crowd erupted in applause.

7

There was a restless crowd at the station.

8

She felt lonely even in a crowd.

1

The speaker struggled to hold the attention of the crowd.

2

Crowd funding has changed how startups get money.

3

He fell in with the wrong crowd at university.

4

The sheer size of the crowd was overwhelming.

5

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

6

She prefers to avoid the holiday shopping crowds.

7

The atmosphere in the crowd was electric.

8

The crowd was composed of people from all walks of life.

1

The politician addressed the swelling crowd with great passion.

2

Crowd dynamics can be unpredictable in emergency situations.

3

He was a man who preferred solitude to the madding crowd.

4

The performance was tailored to please the local crowd.

5

The sudden movement of the crowd caused a minor panic.

6

They utilized crowdsourcing to solve the complex problem.

7

The artist felt empowered by the energy of the crowd.

8

The crowd dispersed peacefully after the protest.

1

The author captures the anonymity of the urban crowd perfectly.

2

There is a certain melancholy in being alone amidst a dense crowd.

3

The crowd serves as a metaphor for the faceless masses.

4

He observed the crowd with the detachment of a sociologist.

5

The collective consciousness of the crowd is a fascinating study.

6

The crowd was a sea of faces, indistinguishable and vast.

7

She found a strange comfort in the anonymity of the crowd.

8

The crowd's reaction was a barometer of public opinion.

자주 쓰는 조합

a large crowd
join the crowd
the crowd cheered
a rowdy crowd
disperse the crowd
get lost in the crowd
the wrong crowd
a crowd of people
address the crowd
the crowd surged

Idioms & Expressions

"follow the crowd"

to do what everyone else is doing

Don't just follow the crowd; be yourself.

neutral

"two's company, three's a crowd"

two people are good, but a third person makes it uncomfortable

I think we should leave them alone; two's company, three's a crowd.

casual

"stand out from the crowd"

to be different or better than others

Her unique style makes her stand out from the crowd.

neutral

"the madding crowd"

the noisy, chaotic group of people in society

He escaped the madding crowd to live in the mountains.

literary

"run with the wrong crowd"

to associate with people who have a bad influence

His parents are worried he is running with the wrong crowd.

casual

Easily Confused

人群 vs clutter

similar sound

clutter is for things, crowd for people

The room is full of clutter vs crowd.

人群 vs herd

similar rhyme

herd is for animals

A herd of cows vs a crowd of people.

Sentence Patterns

A1

The crowd + verb

The crowd cheered.

A2

There was a + crowd

There was a crowd outside.

B1

In a + crowd

I felt lonely in a crowd.

B1

Join the + crowd

He decided to join the crowd.

B2

Avoid the + crowd

She tried to avoid the crowd.

어휘 가족

Nouns

crowding the act of gathering

Verbs

crowd to gather or push

Adjectives

crowded full of people

관련

crowd-pleaser something popular

How to Use It

frequency

8

Formality Scale

formal neutral casual

자주 하는 실수

Using 'crowds' when 'a crowd' is meant → a crowd
Crowd is singular when referring to one group.
Confusing 'crowd' with 'clutter' → crowd
Crowd is for people; clutter is for objects.
Saying 'the crowd were' vs 'the crowd was' → the crowd was
In US English, collective nouns are usually singular.
Using 'crowd' for a small group → a group
Crowd implies a large number.
Forgetting the article 'a' or 'the' → a crowd
It is a countable noun.

Tips

💡

Memory Palace

Visualize a crowd at your front door.

💡

Native Usage

Use 'huge crowd' for emphasis.

🌍

Cultural Insight

Crowd control is a common term.

💡

Grammar Shortcut

Crowd = singular group.

💡

Say It Right

Rhymes with loud.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it for objects.

💡

Did You Know?

It meant 'push' originally.

💡

Study Smart

Use it in sentences about events.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

C-R-O-W-D: Can Really Occupy Whole Districts.

Visual Association

Imagine a stadium full of people.

Word Web

people gathering public event

챌린지

Describe the last crowd you were in.

어원

Old English

Original meaning: to press or push

문화적 맥락

None, but 'mob' can be offensive.

Commonly used in sports and news reporting.

'Far from the Madding Crowd' (Thomas Hardy novel)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

at a concert

  • the crowd cheered
  • the crowd sang along
  • a massive crowd

at a protest

  • the crowd gathered
  • the crowd dispersed
  • a restless crowd

at a shopping mall

  • avoid the crowd
  • the holiday crowd
  • a busy crowd

at a sports game

  • the crowd went wild
  • the crowd roared
  • a supportive crowd

Conversation Starters

"Do you like being in a big crowd?"

"What is the biggest crowd you have ever seen?"

"Do you prefer small groups or big crowds?"

"How do you feel in a crowded place?"

"What is the best way to handle a big crowd?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a time you were in a large crowd.

Write about why some people enjoy crowds.

Explain how you would handle a crowd at a concert.

Describe a place that is always crowded.

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

It is a collective noun, usually singular.

Yes, when talking about multiple groups.

No, it is neutral.

Mob implies anger or disorder.

Usually not, 'small group' is better.

Like 'loud' with a 'c'.

Yes, it means to push or fill a space.

Crowded.

셀프 테스트

fill blank A1

The ___ is very big.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: crowd

Crowd is the group of people.

multiple choice A2

What is a crowd?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: A group of people

A crowd is a large group.

true false B1

A crowd is usually a small group of two people.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

A crowd is a large group.

match pairs B1

Word

뜻

All matched!

Matching words to meanings.

sentence order B2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Standard subject-verb order.

점수: /5

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