Synonyms for

Flock

Verb / flɑ:k / Another word for flock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of birds or sheep

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

congregation gathering assembly multitude

Informal

crowd bunch gang group

Literary

host throng swarm

Antonyms

scatter disperse individual solitary apart separate

Common collocations

  • flock of birds
  • flock together
  • flock of sheep
  • flock of people
  • flock to
  • a flock of seagulls
  • flock of geese

Word family

noun flock
verb flock

Usage note

As a verb, 'flock' often implies moving or coming together in large numbers, sometimes with a sense of eagerness or attraction. It can be used for both animals and people.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer watched his flock of sheep graze in the field.
  2. The flock of birds flew south for the winter.
  3. The church had a large flock of parishioners for the Easter service.
  4. The tourists followed the flock of penguins to get a closer look.
  5. A flock of seagulls gathered on the beach to scavenge for food.

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  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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