shepherd

[ˈʃepərd]

shepherd Definition

  • 1a person who tends to, herds, or guards sheep
  • 2a person who protects, guides, or watches over a group of people

Using shepherd: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shepherd" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shepherd led the flock of sheep to the pasture.

  • Example

    He was a shepherd for many years before retiring.

  • Example

    The church is like a shepherd to its congregation.

  • Example

    The coach acted as a shepherd to his team.

shepherd Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shepherd

Antonyms for shepherd

Idioms Using shepherd

  • to distinguish between two groups of people or things, often to identify the superior one

    Example

    In the interview process, we need to separate the sheep from the goats and find the best candidate.

  • a wolf in sheep's clothing

    someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous

    Example

    Be careful of him, he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.

  • to imagine sheep jumping over a fence as a way to fall asleep

    Example

    I have trouble sleeping, so I count sheep to help me relax.

Phrases with shepherd

  • shepherd's pie

    a meat pie with a crust of mashed potatoes

    Example

    I'm making shepherd's pie for dinner tonight.

  • shepherd's crook

    a long stick with a curved end used by shepherds to catch sheep

    Example

    The shepherd used his crook to guide the sheep.

  • shepherd's hut

    a small, simple dwelling used by shepherds as a shelter while tending their flocks

    Example

    The shepherd's hut was located in a remote area of the mountains.

Origins of shepherd

from Old English 'sceaphierde', meaning 'sheep herder'

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Summary: shepherd in Brief

A 'shepherd' [ˈʃepərd] is a person who tends to, herds, or guards sheep. It also refers to a person who protects, guides, or watches over a group of people. Examples include 'The shepherd led the flock of sheep to the pasture.' and 'The coach acted as a shepherd to his team.' 'Shepherd' extends into phrases like 'shepherd's pie,' and idioms like 'a wolf in sheep's clothing,' denoting someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous.

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