hoard vs horde
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
hoard vs horde
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
hoard
a stash or store of valuables; to accumulate and store
horde
a large crowd or mass (often pejorative)
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Examples
hoard
"They kept a hoard of coins in the attic."
horde
"A horde of fans crowded outside the stadium."
Mnemonic Tricks
hoard
Hoard = stash/hidden store (treasure).
horde
Horde = large crowd or swarm.
Source: Homophones & HomonymsAdded: 9/14/2025
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