Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛpərd/
noun a person who herds and tends sheep
A1 The shepherd watched over his flock of sheep.
A2 The shepherd guided the sheep to the pasture.
B1 The shepherd used a sheepdog to help him herd the sheep.
B2 The shepherd was skilled at navigating the rugged terrain with his flock.
C1 The shepherd was responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the entire flock.
C2 The shepherd's knowledge of animal behavior and land management was highly respected in the community.
verb to guide or direct in a particular direction
A1 The farmer shepherds the sheep in the field.
A2 She shepherded the children safely across the busy street.
B1 The tour guide shepherded the group through the crowded market.
B2 The manager shepherded the team towards achieving their sales targets.
C1 The diplomat shepherded the peace negotiations between the two warring countries.
C2 The professor shepherded the research project to successful completion.
formal The shepherd led his flock of sheep across the field.
informal The shepherd dude guided his sheep through the meadow.
slang The shepherd dude was out there herding his sheep.
figurative As a manager, she acted as a shepherd guiding her team towards success.
shepherded
shepherds
more shepherdly
most shepherdly
shepherds
will shepherd
has shepherded
is shepherding
shepherd
shepherd
to shepherd
shepherding
shepherding