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Group

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡruːp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡruːp/"]/

Meaning of Group

a number of people or things that are together in the same place or that are connected in some way

In simple words: A set of people or things that are together.

Group in a sentence

• The teacher divided the class into small groups for the project.
• We have a group of friends who meet every weekend.
• In biology, a group of similar species is called a genus.
• I joined a book group to discuss our favorite novels.
• The conference will host a group of experts in the field.
• You should group the items by color for better organization.
• It's important to group your ideas before writing an essay.

How to use Group

Use 'group' when talking about multiple people or items. It's often used in contexts like organizing activities or discussing teams. Avoid using it in very formal writings where specific terms may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

group + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'group' as a close-knit 'crew' — imagine people huddled together.

Related words

Collocations with Group

• big
• large
• wide
• create
• form
• found
• form
• split up
• comprise
• leader
• member
• activity
• as a group
• in a/​the group
• within a/​the group
• divide somebody/​something into groups
• big
• large
• wide
• create
• form
• found
• form
• split up
• comprise
• leader
• member
• activity
• as a group
• in a/​the group
• within a/​the group
• divide somebody/​something into groups
• big
• large
• wide
• create
• form
• found
• form
• split up
• comprise
• leader
• member
• activity
• as a group
• in a/​the group
• within a/​the group
• divide somebody/​something into groups

Synonyms for Group

• team
• crowd
• gathering
• association
• bunch

Opposites of Group

• individual
• loner
• solo

Common mistakes with Group

• Confused with 'groupe' which is not an English word.
• Using 'group' as a verb incorrectly; remember it's mainly a noun.
• Saying 'group of people' instead of just 'group' when context is clear.

Frequently asked questions about Group

What does Group mean?

A set of people or things that are together.

What is the definition of Group?

a number of people or things that are together in the same place or that are connected in some way

How do you use Group in a sentence?

The teacher divided the class into small groups for the project.

Can you give another example of Group?

We have a group of friends who meet every weekend.

What are synonyms for Group?

Common alternatives include team, crowd, gathering, association, bunch.

What is the opposite of Group?

Opposite meanings include individual, loner, solo.

What words go with Group?

It commonly pairs with big, large, wide, create, form, found, form, split up, comprise, leader, member, activity, as a group, in a/​the group, within a/​the group, divide somebody/​something into groups, big, large, wide, create, form, found, form, split up, comprise, leader, member, activity, as a group, in a/​the group, within a/​the group, divide somebody/​something into groups, big, large, wide, create, form, found, form, split up, comprise, leader, member, activity, as a group, in a/​the group, within a/​the group, divide somebody/​something into groups.

What are common mistakes when using Group?

Confused with 'groupe' which is not an English word. Using 'group' as a verb incorrectly; remember it's mainly a noun. Saying 'group of people' instead of just 'group' when context is clear.

How do you pronounce Group?

US: /["/ɡruːp/"]/, UK: /["/ɡruːp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Group?

Use 'group' when talking about multiple people or items. It's often used in contexts like organizing activities or discussing teams. Avoid using it in very formal writings where specific terms may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Group?

"Group" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.