Words can sometimes sound the same but mean different things. Two such words are “hoard” and “horde.” Let’s look at what each word means and how you can remember them.
“Hoard” comes from Old English word “hord,” meaning a hidden treasure. People have used it for many years to talk about saving things. “Horde” comes from the Turkish word “ordu,” which means a camp or group of people. It has been used to describe a large crowd or group.
“Hoard” is a verb. It means to collect and keep a lot of things, often in secret. Sometimes people hoard things because they are afraid they won’t have enough later.
Here are five example sentences:
“Horde” is a noun. It means a large group of people or sometimes animals. Usually, a horde moves together, like a crowd.
Here are five example sentences:
Think of the letter “A” in “hoard” as “All to yourself,” because when you hoard, you keep things to yourself. In “horde,” think of “E” as “Everyone,” because a horde is a large group of people or animals.
“Hoard” means to keep a lot of things, often in secret. “Horde” means a large group of people or animals. Remember “A” for “All to yourself” for “hoard” and “E” for “Everyone” for “horde” to keep them apart.
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