huddled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈhʌdld/
KK: /ˈhʌdld/
adjective
Definition
Grouped closely together, often for warmth or protection.
Example
The children huddled together under the blanket to stay warm.
Conversation
Did you see those kids huddled together during the storm?
Yeah, they looked so cozy despite the rain!
I remember doing the same thing when I was their age.
It's nice to see that some things never change.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crouched
huddled
clustered
Antonyms
spaced
scattered
dispersed
verb
Definition
To gather closely together, often for warmth or protection.
Example
The children huddled together under the blanket to stay warm.
Tense Forms
Past: huddled
Past Participle: huddled
Conversation
Did you see how everyone huddled together when it started raining?
Yeah, it was like a scene from a movie!
I thought we would get soaked, but luckily we found shelter.
Root Explanation
Huddled → The word 'huddled' originates from the Middle English 'huddel', which means to cover or conceal. It is related to the Old English 'hydan', meaning to hide. The word describes the action of people or things being gathered closely together, often for warmth or protection, as if to hide from the elements.
Memory Tip
Imagine people 'hiding' ('hydan') closely together to stay warm or safe — that's what huddled means.
Visually Confused Words
puddled
unhuddle