Hoard vs Horde

Hoard vs Horde

The word ‘hoard’ as a noun means a stock of or store of valued objects / money that is secretly guarded.

The verb form of ‘hoard’ means to accumulate or to hide something.

For example:

a. During summer ants hoard food for their survival during the rainy season.
b. People have the habit of hoarding the riches for their future generations.
c. The police found a hoard of gold in the locker while investigating the place.

The word ‘horde’ is a noun, which means a large group or a mob.

For example:

a. A horde of fans attended the ceremonial event of the rock star.
b. During Christmas hordes of people go for shopping.
c. The public meeting of the Prime Minister attracted hordes of people across the city.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The Central Museum has __________ (hoards / hordes) of antique pieces of art from all over the world.
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2. Squirrels are known to __________ (hoard/horde) food for the winters.
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3. With the judgment given against the leader, the angry ________ (hoard/horde) of followers attacked on the house of the petitioner.
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4. The talent that each individual possesses is not to _________ (hoard / horde) away.
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5. The pedestrians found it difficult to cross the road with the ___________ (hoard/horde) of bike riders all over the place.
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6. During the political crisis in the nation, people began _______ (hoarding /horde) food and emergency supplies.
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