A2noun 1K

Crowd

🇬🇧 UK /["/kraʊd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kraʊd/"]/

Meaning of Crowd

a large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game

In simple words: A large group of people together in one place.

Crowd in a sentence

• The crowd at the concert was enormous and filled with energy.
• She felt nervous in the crowd during the festival.
• A large crowd gathered to watch the parade.
• It's difficult to find your friends in a crowd.
• The crowd cheered loudly as the team scored.

How to use Crowd

Use 'crowd' when referring to a grouped collection of people, especially in public spaces. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts but might be less appropriate when referring to organized gatherings or smaller groups.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'crowd' cheering loudly at a concert; the more, the merrier!

Related words

Collocations with Crowd

• big
• bumper
• capacity
• attract
• bring
• bring in
• assemble
• collect
• gather
• control
• favourite/​favorite
• noise
• among a/​the crowd
• in a/​the crowd
• through a/​the crowd
• the back of a crowd
• the front of a crowd
• the middle of a crowd
• big
• bumper
• capacity
• attract
• bring
• bring in
• assemble
• collect
• gather
• control
• favourite/​favorite
• noise
• among a/​the crowd
• in a/​the crowd
• through a/​the crowd
• the back of a crowd
• the front of a crowd
• the middle of a crowd
• be one of
• follow
• stand out from
• a face in the crowd

Synonyms for Crowd

• group
• throng
• assembly
• mob
• flock

Opposites of Crowd

• solitude
• individual

Common mistakes with Crowd

• Confused with 'crowd' as a verb; remember it's primarily a noun.
• Using 'crowd' to describe a small group of people.
• Incorrectly pluralizing as 'crowds' when talking about the general concept.

Frequently asked questions about Crowd

What does Crowd mean?

A large group of people together in one place.

What is the definition of Crowd?

a large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game

How do you use Crowd in a sentence?

The crowd at the concert was enormous and filled with energy.

Can you give another example of Crowd?

She felt nervous in the crowd during the festival.

What are synonyms for Crowd?

Common alternatives include group, throng, assembly, mob, flock.

What is the opposite of Crowd?

Opposite meanings include solitude, individual.

What words go with Crowd?

It commonly pairs with big, bumper, capacity, attract, bring, bring in, assemble, collect, gather, control, favourite/​favorite, noise, among a/​the crowd, in a/​the crowd, through a/​the crowd, the back of a crowd, the front of a crowd, the middle of a crowd, big, bumper, capacity, attract, bring, bring in, assemble, collect, gather, control, favourite/​favorite, noise, among a/​the crowd, in a/​the crowd, through a/​the crowd, the back of a crowd, the front of a crowd, the middle of a crowd, be one of, follow, stand out from, a face in the crowd.

What are common mistakes when using Crowd?

Confused with 'crowd' as a verb; remember it's primarily a noun. Using 'crowd' to describe a small group of people. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'crowds' when talking about the general concept.

How do you pronounce Crowd?

US: /["/kraʊd/"]/, UK: /["/kraʊd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Crowd?

Use 'crowd' when referring to a grouped collection of people, especially in public spaces. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts but might be less appropriate when referring to organized gatherings or smaller groups.

What CEFR level is Crowd?

"Crowd" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.