Hoard

Noun

Definition: A stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.

Definition: An accumulation or collection of something, often in large quantities.

Synonyms: Stockpile, Cache, Stash

Antonyms: Distribute, Disperse

Examples:
  • The dragon guarded its hoard of gold in the cave.
  • The collector had a hoard of vintage stamps.
Mnemonics:

Verb

Definition: To accumulate or collect (something) in large quantities or secretly.

Synonyms: Amass, Gather, Collect

Antonyms: Distribute, Share

Examples:
  • She hoarded money under her mattress for emergencies.
  • The squirrel hoarded acorns for the winter.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a squirrel hoarding nuts for winter.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'hord', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'hodd', meaning 'treasure'.

Historical Usage:

The word 'hoard' has been used since Old English times to refer to a storage or collection of valuable items.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"A hoard of information"

Explanation:

Refers to a large collection or abundance of information.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'hoard' with 'horde'.

Explanation:

'Hoard' refers to a stock or store of something, while 'horde' refers to a large group or crowd.

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