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huddled

HUHDLD

Huddled (adj) means Crowded closely together. Example: “A huddled group of commuters waited for the delayed train.”

adj
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Crowded closely together.
"A huddled group of commuters waited for the delayed train."
"She sat huddled in a blanket by the fire."

How to use huddled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes people or things crowded tightly together, often for warmth or shelter.

Common pairings
huddled together huddled masses huddled in a corner
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A _____ group of commuters waited for the delayed train.

Etymology

From huddle + the suffix -ed.

Rhymes for huddled

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Frequently asked questions

What does “huddled” mean?

The word “huddled” means crowded closely together. In plain terms, describes people or things crowded tightly together, often for warmth or shelter.

How do you pronounce “huddled”?

“Huddled” is pronounced HUHDLD (/ˈhʌdl̩d/ in IPA).

How do you use “huddled” in a sentence?

Here is “huddled” used in a sentence: “A huddled group of commuters waited for the delayed train.”

What part of speech is “huddled”?

“Huddled” is an adjective.

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