group (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡruːp/

Definition

A number of people or things that are located close together or are thought of as being connected in some way.

Examples

• A group of friends went to the park.

• The teacher asked the students to form a group.

• There was a group of birds flying in the sky.

How to Use group

group of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the members of a group. — "A group of students visited the museum."

group together (phrasal verb)

To come or bring together in one place. — "The sheep were grouped together for shearing."

group into (prepositional phrase)

To divide into categories or sets. — "The items were grouped into three categories."

Synonyms of group

Words with a similar meaning to group:

• set
• team
• crowd
• collection

Antonyms of group

Words with the opposite meaning to group:

• individual
• alone

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