crowd

An informal body of friends.

“he still hangs out with the same crowd”

A large number of things or people considered together.

“a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers”

To gather together in large numbers.

“men in straw boaters and waxed mustaches crowded the verandah”

Cause to herd, drive, or crowd together.

Approach a certain age or speed.

Fill or occupy to the point of overflowing.

“The students crowded the auditorium”