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Group
ɡrup
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Group -
A collection of people or things that are gathered together or considered as a unit
Example: The students formed study groups to prepare for the exam.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Note: Commonly used in educational and work environments to refer to a gathering of individuals for a specific purpose.
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together
Example: A group of tourists visited the museum.
Usage: formalContext: tourism or social settings
Note: Used to describe a collection of individuals or objects that are physically together or categorized as a unit.
An organized society of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes
Example: She joined a local environmental group to help protect the wildlife.
Usage: formalContext: community involvement or activism
Note: Refers to an organized association of individuals with shared interests or goals, often used in the context of clubs, organizations, or movements.
A small number of people who are together for a particular purpose
Example: A group of friends went out for dinner.
Usage: informalContext: casual social gatherings
Note: Used in everyday conversations to refer to a small gathering of people who are socializing or engaging in activities together.
Group's synonyms
team
A team refers to a group of people working together towards a common goal or objective.
Example: The project was completed successfully thanks to the efforts of the team.
Note: While a group can be more general, a team often implies a more structured and coordinated effort towards a specific task or project.
crew
A crew typically refers to a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or film production.
Example: The film crew worked tirelessly to capture the perfect shot.
Note: Crew is often used in the context of a team working together on a specific task, similar to a team, but with a focus on a shared function or role.
assembly
An assembly is a group of people gathered together for a specific purpose, such as a meeting or discussion.
Example: The assembly gathered to discuss the proposed changes.
Note: Assembly emphasizes the act of coming together for a particular purpose or meeting, often in a formal setting.
collection
A collection refers to a group of objects or items gathered together, often for display or study.
Example: The museum has an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
Note: While a group can refer to people or things, a collection specifically emphasizes objects or items brought together for a particular purpose.
Group expressions, common phrases
In the group
Part of a specific team or collection of people working together.
Example: She is working in the group on the project.
Note: Specifies being a part of a collective effort or team.
Group together
To come together or assemble as a group for a common purpose or task.
Example: Let's group together to solve this problem.
Note: Emphasizes the act of gathering or uniting collectively.
Group dynamics
The interactions, relationships, and processes within a group that affect its overall functioning.
Example: Understanding group dynamics is crucial for effective teamwork.
Note: Refers to the complex interplay of behaviors within a group setting.
Group effort
A combined effort from multiple individuals working together towards a common goal.
Example: It was a group effort to complete the project on time.
Note: Highlights collaborative work from multiple contributors.
Group therapy
Therapeutic treatment involving a small group of individuals with similar issues or goals.
Example: She attends group therapy sessions to help with her anxiety.
Note: Indicates therapy conducted in a communal setting with shared experiences.
Group decision
A decision reached by a collective group rather than an individual.
Example: We need to make a group decision on the new project proposal.
Note: Denotes a decision made through consensus or agreement within a group.
Group hug
An embrace involving multiple people, often as an expression of unity, support, or celebration.
Example: After the game, the team shared a group hug to celebrate their victory.
Note: Refers to a physical gesture of togetherness among a group of individuals.
Group everyday (slang) expressions
Clique
A small, tight-knit group of people who share similar interests or social status.
Example: She's always hanging out with her exclusive clique of friends.
Note: Clique implies a more exclusive and tight group compared to a general group.
Gang
A group of people, especially young people, who often associate together for social reasons or criminal activities.
Example: The gang decided to meet up at the park later.
Note: Gang typically has a stronger connotation and can be associated with criminal activities.
Posse
A group of friends or associates who frequently accompany each other in social situations.
Example: He showed up at the party with his entire posse.
Note: Posse typically implies a close-knit group of friends moving together and supporting each other in various situations.
Squad
A small group of people who work together closely and support each other.
Example: The dance squad practiced tirelessly for the upcoming competition.
Note: Squad is often used in a positive, supportive context, especially in teamwork or friendship.
Bunch
A small or informal group of people, often used in a casual or affectionate way.
Example: We're a cool bunch of misfits who get along really well.
Note: Bunch is a more casual and relaxed term compared to a formal grouping like a team or association.
Pack
A group of people who are close companions and often do things together.
Example: The pack of friends enjoyed a weekend camping trip together.
Note: Pack can imply a strong sense of unity, like a group of close friends or family members who stick together.
Group - Examples
I am a member of a study group.
We formed a group to work on the project together.
The tour guide divided us into small groups.
Our friends are planning to go on a hiking trip with their group.
Group grammar
Group - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: group
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): groups
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): group
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): grouped
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): grouping
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): groups
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): group
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): group
Syllables, Separation and Stress
group Contains 1 syllables: group
Phonetic transcription: ˈgrüp
group , ˈgrüp (The red syllable is stressed)
Group - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
group: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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