Throng
Noun
Definition: A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.
Synonyms: Crowd, Mob, Multitude, Horde
Antonyms: Solitude, Emptiness
Examples:
- The festival attracted a throng of excited visitors.
- The subway station was filled with a throng of commuters.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine a large, bustling crowd forming a "throng" of people.
Etymology:
Origin:
Old English 'þrung', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'drang' and German 'Drang'.
Historical Usage:The word "throng" has been used since Old English times to describe a press or crowd of people.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Lost in the throng"
Explanation:Refers to feeling overwhelmed or unnoticed in a large crowd.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "throng" with "thong" due to their similar spelling.
Explanation:"Throng" refers to a crowded group, while "thong" refers to a type of footwear or a narrow strip of cloth.