Cool MateGroup vs Team
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Group
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
Team
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
| Group | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɡruːp/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡruːp/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/tiːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tiːm/"]/ |
| Meaning | A set of people or things that are together. | A group of people working together. |
| Example | The teacher divided the class into small groups for the project. | Our team won the championship this year. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | A1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | 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 | home, hometown, away, field, have, choose, enter, get into, make it into, game, sport, captain, in a/the team, on a/the team, team for, joint, five-strong, husband-and-wife, assemble, build, form, comprise somebody, consist of somebody, develop something, leader, member, player, in a/the team, on a/the team, team of, a member of a team, part of a team |
| Antonyms | individual, loner, solo | individual, loner |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Confused with 'group' when a more specific meaning is needed., Saying 'team' as a singular verb form, e.g., 'the team are winning' instead of 'the team is winning'. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Used in both professional and casual contexts. Appropriate in discussions about sports, work projects, and collaborative efforts. Avoid using in contexts that refer to individuals instead of groups. |
Frequently asked questions: Group vs Team
What's the difference between Group and Team?
Group: A set of people or things that are together. Team: A group of people working together.
Are Group and Team the same CEFR level?
Group: A1, Team: A1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Group and Team?
Group: noun, Team: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Group: The teacher divided the class into small groups for the project. Team: Our team won the championship this year.
Can I use Group and Team interchangeably?
Not always. Group and Team are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.