throng
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B2
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/θrɔːŋ/
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/θrɒŋ/
dense crowd
Etymology
Etymology Information
'throng' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þrang,' where 'þrang' meant 'crowd or press.'
Historical Evolution
'þrang' changed from Old English to Middle English 'throng' and eventually became the modern English word 'throng'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a crowd or press of people,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.
A throng of fans gathered outside the concert hall.
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Verb 1
to fill or be present in a place or area in large numbers.
People thronged the streets during the festival.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35