Huddled Meaning in English
word · lemma: huddle
Definition
Gathered closely together in a group, often for warmth, protection, or comfort. Can describe people or animals staying very near to each other.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in past tense ('huddled together'). Typical with prepositions like 'around', 'together', 'under', and often used for coping with cold, fear, or close teamwork. Not formal, usually describes physical closeness out of necessity.
Example Sentences
The children huddled together to stay warm.
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They huddled under the small umbrella during the rain.
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We huddled around the campfire at night.
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The cats all huddled in the corner when they heard the thunder.
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Fans huddled together at the stadium, trying to escape the cold wind.
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We huddled around my phone to watch the funny video together.
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