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shepherd

noun verb

A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
D
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈʃɛpɚd

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noun

  1. A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock

noun

  1. A clergyman who watches over a group of people

verb

  1. Tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats

verb

  1. Watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of their pupils

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