Cluster vs Group

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Cluster

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Group

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun
Le plus courant: Group
 ClusterGroup
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈklʌstə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈklʌstər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɡruːp/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡruːp/"]/
SensA group of things that are close together.A set of people or things that are together.
ExempleThe cluster of stars was visible in the clear night sky.The teacher divided the class into small groups for the project.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1A1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationslittle, small, large, in a/​the cluster, cluster of, little, small, large, in a/​the cluster, cluster ofbig, 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
Antonymesseparation, dispersalindividual, loner, solo
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'clutter', which refers to mess., Using 'cluster' with singular nouns (e.g., 'a cluster of tree' instead of 'a cluster of trees')., Overusing 'cluster' instead of specific terms like 'group' or 'bunch' in casual conversation.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.
Notes d'usageUse 'cluster' when referring to a collection of similar items or people. It's neutral and appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in very formal contexts where specific terms might be preferred.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.

Questions fréquentes : Cluster vs Group

Quelle est la différence entre Cluster et Group ?

Cluster: A group of things that are close together. Group: A set of people or things that are together.

Lequel est le plus courant : Cluster et Group ?

Group est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Cluster et Group sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Cluster: C1, Group: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Cluster et Group de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Cluster et Group sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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