“Hoard” (as a noun) is a large collection of something. It
is usually something of value, such as money or food, and is usually either
hidden in a secret place or carefully guarded. “Hoard” (as a verb) is the act
of creating a hoard.
“Horde” is also a large collection, but it is a collection
of people or animals, usually with the inference that they are swarming and
about to attack…a horde of mosquitoes came through the back yard, a horde of
nomads suddenly appeared out of the desert.
Keep them separate by remembering that “Horde” and “people”
both have an “e”, while “hoard” and “valuables” both have an “a”. During the
potato famine, I’m certain that a horde of Irishmen hoarded potatoes.
~Marie
you finally hit on one I didn't know. thanks for the info
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! If you come across any that I haven't covered, pass them along. I'm always looking for good ideas for new posts.
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