Crowd
noun
A large number of people gathered together in one place.
A crowd of people were waiting at the bus stop
Often appears as...
- a big crowd
- draw a crowd
verb
When people come together in large numbers, or make someone have little space.
Fans crowded the concert venue
Often appears as...
- crowd around
- crowd in
noun
A group of people who share a common interest or belong to the same group.
He's popular in the hipster crowd
Often appears as...
- hang with the crowd
- lost in the crowd
verb
To push or force by pressing.
She crowded him into the corner
Often appears as...
- crowd against
- crowd into
noun
A large number of people gathered together in one place.
A crowd of people were waiting at the bus stop
Often appears as...
- a big crowd
- draw a crowd
verb
When people come together in large numbers, or make someone have little space.
Fans crowded the concert venue
Often appears as...
- crowd around
- crowd in
noun
A group of people who share a common interest or belong to the same group.
He's popular in the hipster crowd
Often appears as...
- hang with the crowd
- lost in the crowd
verb
To push or force by pressing.
She crowded him into the corner
Often appears as...
- crowd against
- crowd into
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Size Implication
Use 'crowd' to imply a large, often overwhelming, number of people in a space.
The street market was bustling with a huge crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
'Crowd' doesn't mean the people are touching, just that they're gathered close.
A silent crowd filled the plaza, each person lost in thought.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Association
'Crowd' is commonly associated with events and places where people meet.
The festival attracted a colourful crowd every year.
Pro Tip 1/3Size Implication
Use 'crowd' to imply a large, often overwhelming, number of people in a space.
The street market was bustling with a huge crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
'Crowd' doesn't mean the people are touching, just that they're gathered close.
A silent crowd filled the plaza, each person lost in thought.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Association
'Crowd' is commonly associated with events and places where people meet.
The festival attracted a colourful crowd every year.
Pro Tip 1/3Size Implication
Use 'crowd' to imply a large, often overwhelming, number of people in a space.
The street market was bustling with a huge crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
'Crowd' doesn't mean the people are touching, just that they're gathered close.
A silent crowd filled the plaza, each person lost in thought.
Pro Tip 3/3Event Association
'Crowd' is commonly associated with events and places where people meet.
The festival attracted a colourful crowd every year.
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The science of stage...
and trick your brain. Stretch your arms up and breath deeply. This makes your hypothalamus trigger a relaxation response. Stage fright usually hits hardest right before a presentation, so take that last minute to stretch and breathe. You approach the Mic, voice clear, body relaxed. Your well-prepared speech convinces the wild crowd
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
we were pushing aside these ice chunks trying to get into waves. It was an incredible experience, one I'll never forget, because amidst those harsh conditions, I felt like I stumbled onto one of the last quiet places, somewhere that I found a clarity and a connection with the world I knew I would never find on a crowded beach.
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Act like a car PIPE Nathan...
etiquette okay etiquette there like manners with all these strangers did you see that chart earlier today more and more people are going to live in cities in the future and it's going to be more and more crowded so it's really important that we learn how to deal with strangers people we don't know sitting
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What did democracy...
that vastly different regimes claim to embody it. At the same time, some share Plato's skepticism about the wisdom of crowds. Many modern democracies reconcile this conflict by having citizens elect those they consider qualified to legislate on their behalf.
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Can you solve the...
After thinking long and hard, you tell the crowd, "At least one of you has green eyes." The dictator is suspicious but reassures himself that your statement couldn't have changed anything. You leave, and life on the island seems to go on as before.
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The great conspiracy...
delivering a passionate speech at Caesar's funeral days later that whipped the crowd into a frenzy of grief and anger. As a result, the liberators were forced out of Rome. The ensuing power vacuum led to a series of civil wars,
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Fur Seals Overcome...
territories up and down the crowded beaches with only one goal in mind attracting the females only the strongest are able to hold a prize 10 square feet and for male seals it's a matter of life and death
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The science of smog -...
As more than half of the world's population crowds into cities, considering a shift to mass transit and away from fossil fuels may allow us to breathe easier.
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Penguins Kidnapping...
and reappears alone. But it's only for a moment. A large crowd has gathered, all trying to adopt the chick. She's soon overwhelmed by doting admirers.
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Cuttlefish Hypnotises...
of life as in any crowded metropolis there is fierce rivalry for space for food
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The science of stage...
and trick your brain. Stretch your arms up and breath deeply. This makes your hypothalamus trigger a relaxation response. Stage fright usually hits hardest right before a presentation, so take that last minute to stretch and breathe. You approach the Mic, voice clear, body relaxed. Your well-prepared speech convinces the wild crowd
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
we were pushing aside these ice chunks trying to get into waves. It was an incredible experience, one I'll never forget, because amidst those harsh conditions, I felt like I stumbled onto one of the last quiet places, somewhere that I found a clarity and a connection with the world I knew I would never find on a crowded beach.
Video examples
Act like a car PIPE Nathan...
etiquette okay etiquette there like manners with all these strangers did you see that chart earlier today more and more people are going to live in cities in the future and it's going to be more and more crowded so it's really important that we learn how to deal with strangers people we don't know sitting
Video examples
What did democracy...
that vastly different regimes claim to embody it. At the same time, some share Plato's skepticism about the wisdom of crowds. Many modern democracies reconcile this conflict by having citizens elect those they consider qualified to legislate on their behalf.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
After thinking long and hard, you tell the crowd, "At least one of you has green eyes." The dictator is suspicious but reassures himself that your statement couldn't have changed anything. You leave, and life on the island seems to go on as before.
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
delivering a passionate speech at Caesar's funeral days later that whipped the crowd into a frenzy of grief and anger. As a result, the liberators were forced out of Rome. The ensuing power vacuum led to a series of civil wars,
Video examples
Fur Seals Overcome...
territories up and down the crowded beaches with only one goal in mind attracting the females only the strongest are able to hold a prize 10 square feet and for male seals it's a matter of life and death
Video examples
The science of smog -...
As more than half of the world's population crowds into cities, considering a shift to mass transit and away from fossil fuels may allow us to breathe easier.
Video examples
Penguins Kidnapping...
and reappears alone. But it's only for a moment. A large crowd has gathered, all trying to adopt the chick. She's soon overwhelmed by doting admirers.
Video examples
Cuttlefish Hypnotises...
of life as in any crowded metropolis there is fierce rivalry for space for food
Example 1 of 10
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Gretchen Wilson
American Musician
What I'm doing is a dream come true but at the same time its work. It's like anything else. The only time it doesn't really feel like work to me is when I'm on stage and doing what I've prepared myself for my whole life which is to stand out in front of a crowd and sing.
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Frank Lampard
English Athlete
The advantage does lie with us because we're at home and if we can't motivate ourselves for this match then we can't motivate ourselves for any match. I think the crowd will be up for it as well.
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Gael Monfils
French Athlete
I'm just saying sometimes great to play smaller court, with the crowd very close. We can feel their energy, the passion, yeah, the love in it. I love it, to be honest. It's great.
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Hayley Williams
American Musician
What motivates me is seeing people in the crowd and wondering what they're going home to and what they're dealing with, and knowing that for the time being we're their escape.
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Janet Flanner
American Journalist
She was built for crowds. She has never come any closer to life than the dinner table.
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Emmanuel Adebayor
Athlete
When you are playing in front of your own crowd, you want them to support you.
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Jonny Bairstow
English Athlete
I do enjoy fielding in the deep and I enjoy engaging with the crowd.
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Lucas Vazquez
Spanish Footballer
The Bernabeu crowd are very good, they always support us.
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Katharine Gun
British Activist
Cheering crowds have never been my sort of thing.
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Ryan Cabrera
American Musician
Running with the wrong crowd will never help you.
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Gretchen Wilson
American Musician
What I'm doing is a dream come true but at the same time its work. It's like anything else. The only time it doesn't really feel like work to me is when I'm on stage and doing what I've prepared myself for my whole life which is to stand out in front of a crowd and sing.
Quote examples
Frank Lampard
English Athlete
The advantage does lie with us because we're at home and if we can't motivate ourselves for this match then we can't motivate ourselves for any match. I think the crowd will be up for it as well.
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Gael Monfils
French Athlete
I'm just saying sometimes great to play smaller court, with the crowd very close. We can feel their energy, the passion, yeah, the love in it. I love it, to be honest. It's great.
Quote examples
Hayley Williams
American Musician
What motivates me is seeing people in the crowd and wondering what they're going home to and what they're dealing with, and knowing that for the time being we're their escape.
Quote examples
Janet Flanner
American Journalist
She was built for crowds. She has never come any closer to life than the dinner table.
Quote examples
Emmanuel Adebayor
Athlete
When you are playing in front of your own crowd, you want them to support you.
Quote examples
Jonny Bairstow
English Athlete
I do enjoy fielding in the deep and I enjoy engaging with the crowd.
Quote examples
Lucas Vazquez
Spanish Footballer
The Bernabeu crowd are very good, they always support us.
Quote examples
Katharine Gun
British Activist
Cheering crowds have never been my sort of thing.
Quote examples
Ryan Cabrera
American Musician
Running with the wrong crowd will never help you.
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