throng
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /θrɔŋ/
KK: /θrɔŋ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To gather or move together in a large group or crowd.
Example
People began to throng the streets during the festival.
Tense Forms
Past: thronged
Past Participle: thronged
Conversation
Did you see how the crowd thronged around the concert stage?
Yeah, it was crazy! I couldn't even see the band.
I know, right? It felt like everyone was trying to get closer.
Next time, we should arrive earlier to avoid the throng!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crowd
flock
gather
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
separate
noun
Definition
A large group of people or things that are gathered closely together, often creating a crowded situation.
Example
The throng of fans cheered loudly as the band took the stage.
Conversation
Did you see the throng at the concert last night?
I know, it was incredible how many people showed up!
I felt a bit overwhelmed by the throng when we arrived.
transitive verb
Definition
To fill a place with a large number of people or things, often moving closely together.
Example
The fans thronged the stadium to see their favorite band perform.
Tense Forms
Past: thronged
Past Participle: thronged
Conversation
Did you see how the people throng the concert last night?
Yeah, it was packed! I couldn't believe how many showed up.
I know, right? It felt like everyone in the city was there.
Root Explanation
Throng originates from Old English 'þrōng' (meaning a crowd or multitude). The word refers to a large group of people gathered closely together.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large 'crowd' ('þrōng') of people gathered closely together — that's what throng means.
Visually Confused Words
athrong
thong
inthrong
thring
thrang
thoron
thongy
thonga