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Hoard vs. Horde
Hoard
/hɔːd/Examples:
He kept a secret hoard of rare coins.An underground hoard of ancient treasures was discovered.Women often hoard emotional memories in their hearts.
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Horde
/hɔːd/Examples:
The horde of tourists overwhelmed the small village.A horde of locusts devoured the farmer's crops.Fans erupted into a horde, flooding the concert venue.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that hoard has an a for amass, as it involves collecting and storing items.
- Horde has an e for everyone, as it refers to a large group of people or things.
- Think of hoard as a stash of things, and a horde as a swarm of beings.
- To hoard is often a solitary action, while a horde implies togetherness or many.
- Visualize hoard as a closed box containing treasures, while horde as an open land full of people.
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