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English noun: throng

1. throng (group) a large gathering of people


Synonymsconcourse, multitude


Broader (hypernym)assemblage, gathering


Narrower (hyponym)herd, hive, horde, host, legion, ruck


English verb: throng

1. throng (motion) press tightly together or cram


SamplesThe crowd packed the auditorium.


ExamplesThe crowds throng in the streets, The streets throng with crowds


Synonymsjam, mob, pack, pile


Pattern of useSomebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)crowd, crowd together









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