group

[ɡruːp]

group Definition

  • 1a number of people or things that are put together or considered as a unit
  • 2a collection of people who have a shared interest or purpose

Using group: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "group" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The students were divided into groups for the project.

  • Example

    We formed a group to protest against the new policy.

  • Example

    The band is one of the most popular musical groups in the country.

  • Example

    The company has a group of experts working on the new product.

group Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using group

  • as part of a group or team

    Example

    She always performs better in a group than when she's alone.

  • group dynamics

    the way in which individuals in a group interact with each other

    Example

    The success of the project depended on good group dynamics among the team members.

  • an embrace between several people, often used humorously

    Example

    After the game, the team had a group hug to celebrate their victory.

Phrases with group

  • a small group of people who are asked their opinions about a particular product, service, or topic

    Example

    The company conducted a focus group to get feedback on their new advertising campaign.

  • a group of people who come together to provide emotional and practical help, especially for a particular problem or difficulty

    Example

    She joined a support group for people with anxiety disorders.

  • a group of people who share a common interest or goal and try to influence public policy to achieve it

    Example

    The environmental interest groups are lobbying for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.

Origins of group

from Italian 'grupo', from Late Latin 'gruppus', of Germanic origin

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Summary: group in Brief

The term 'group' [ɡruːp] refers to a collection of people or things that are put together or considered as a unit. It can also refer to a collection of people who have a shared interest or purpose, such as 'We formed a group to protest against the new policy.' 'Group' extends into phrases like 'focus group,' and idioms like 'group dynamics,' denoting the way individuals interact in a group.

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