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SHEPHERD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Shepherd.

How to pronounce shepherd:

US

Shepherd - as a noun

A clergyman who watches over a group of people

A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheepherder20sheepman15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drover10herder10herdsman14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shepherd - as a verb

Watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils

Tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats

Example Sentences

"The shepherd gathered his flock together."
"The shepherd guided the sheep to the pasture."
"The shepherd's faithful dog herded the sheep."
"The shepherd watched over the sheep as they grazed."
"The shepherd used a staff to guide the flock."
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Word Game Points

Is SHEPHERD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shepherd is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHEPHERD has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SHEPHERD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shepherd is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHEPHERD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SHEPHERD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shepherd is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHEPHERD has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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