troop
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /truːp/
KK: /trup/
intransitive verb
Definition
To gather or move together in large groups or crowds.
Example
The children began to troop into the auditorium for the show.
Tense Forms
Past: trooped
Past Participle: trooped
Conversation
Did you see how everyone started to troop towards the park yesterday?
Yeah, it was like a huge crowd all at once!
I wonder what event was going on that made everyone troop over there.
I heard there was a concert; it must have been really popular!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gather
convene
migrate
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
separate
noun
Definition
A group of soldiers or a large number of people, animals, or things.
Example
The troop of soldiers marched in formation during the parade.
Conversation
Did you see that big troop of soldiers marching downtown yesterday?
Yeah, I did! It was quite a sight to see all of them together.
I wonder what they were preparing for with such a large troop.
Root Explanation
Troop originates from Old French *troupe* (meaning a group or crowd), which in turn comes from the Latin *troppus* (meaning a crowd or throng). The word 'troop' refers to a group of people, especially soldiers, gathered together.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'crowd' ('troupe') of people coming together, which helps you remember that 'troop' means a group, particularly in a military context.
Visually Confused Words
toop
trollop
trope
tromp
troco
strop
stoop
groop