shepherd
/ˈʃɛpərd/
herder, guide
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A person whose job is to take care of sheep.
"The shepherd led his flock to fresh pastures."
- 2.
A person who guides or watches over a group of people.
"He acted as a shepherd to the lost tourists."
- 1.
To guide or direct a group of people or animals in a particular direction.
"The teacher had to shepherd the children into the classroom."
- 2.
To oversee or manage a process or project, guiding it to completion.
"Shepherd this proposal through the committee."
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The old shepherd knew every sheep in his flock by name.
The old shepherd knew every sheep in his flock by name.
He worked tirelessly to shepherd the new recruits through their training.
He worked tirelessly to shepherd the new recruits through their training.
A good leader often needs to shepherd their team through difficult times.
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How do you pronounce shepherd?
shepherd is pronounced [/ˈʃɛpərd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does shepherd mean?
shepherd means "herder, guide". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is shepherd?
shepherd is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The old shepherd knew every sheep in his flock by name." — used to mean "herder, guide".
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