Difference between Swarm and Horde

What is the difference between Swarm and Horde?

Swarm as a noun is a large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony. while Horde as a noun is a wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.

Swarm

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony. A mass of people or animals in turmoil.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move as a swarm. To teem, or be overrun with insects. To fill a place as a swarm. To overwhelm as by an opposing army. To climb by gripping with arms and legs.

Horde

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.A large number of people.

We hope you now know whether to use Swarm or Horde in your sentence.

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