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Synonyms & Similar Words
crowd
multitude
horde
swarm
mob
mass
gathering
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congregation
throng
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company
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throng
Meaning of Throng
A large crowd of people
Definitions
- A large crowd of people, typically one that is densely packed and moving or gathered in a particular place
- A multitude of things, such as thoughts or feelings, that press or crowd upon someone
Etymology of Throng
The word "throng" originated from Old English "þrang" and Old Norse "þröngva", which both mean "to press" or "to crowd", and has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a large crowd of people
Example Uses
- The city center was filled with a throng of people waiting to see the parade
- The concert venue was packed with a throng of screaming fans
- The politician struggled to make her way through the throng of reporters and cameras
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
solitude
isolation
emptiness
desolation
loneliness
quiet
stillness
calm
peace
serenity
tranquility
seclusion
privacy
aloneness
individuality
uniqueness
exclusivity
singularity
scarcity
rarity
paucity
sparseness
emptiness
hollowness
vacancy