shepherd
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person whose job is to take care of sheep while they are outside in a field.
n.a person who tends, herds, or guards sheep, especially in a grazing flock.
Simple“The shepherd stayed with his flock all night to protect them from wolves.”
In context“High in the mountains, the shepherd moved the flock to fresh pastures as the summer heat dried out the lower valleys.”
Synonymsherderherdsman - 02 C1 Advanced
n.someone who looks after or guides a group of people, like a leader in a church.
n.a person who protects, guides, or watches over a group, often used in a religious or metaphorical context.
Simple“The local priest was seen as a kind shepherd to his community.”
In context“The community looked to the elder as a spiritual shepherd who could offer wisdom during times of social upheaval.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a common short name for a German Shepherd dog.
n.a colloquial shortening for the German Shepherd dog breed.
Simple“They adopted a young shepherd from the animal shelter last week.”
In context“The police department prefers using a shepherd for search and rescue operations due to the breed's high intelligence and stamina.”
Synonymsgerman shepherdalsatian - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to lead or guide a group of people somewhere, often to make sure they stay together.
v.to escort or guide a group of people in a specific direction, often to ensure their safety or orderly movement.
Simple“The teachers helped shepherd the students through the busy museum.”
In context“Security guards were hired to shepherd the VIP guests through the crowd and into the private lounge.”
UsageThis verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
“In the U.S., shepherds on the open range often live similar lives .”
“He plays Jamie, a personal assistant arriving in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to shepherd the spiky and recently widowed Diane ( Allison Janney) through the initial weeks after her husband’s death from Parkinson’s.”