herds
Because it is a word with a single syllable, herds is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy.
Definitions ofherds
- A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.
Example: "a herd of cattle"
- Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.
- (now usually derogatory) A crowd, a mass of people; now usually pejorative: a rabble.
- To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.
Example: "Sheep herd on many hills."
- To unite or associate in a herd
Example: "He is employed to herd the goats."
- To associate; to ally oneself with, or place oneself among, a group or company.
- Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals; a herdsman.
- To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.
- To form or put into a herd.
Example: "I heard the herd of cattle being herded home from a long way away."
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.