Synonyms for

Cluster

Verb / ˈklʌstɜ: / Another word for cluster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together

Synonyms & similar words

bundle flock clustering bunchup clump constellate bunch bunch group collection clump mass pile stack heap array assemblage agglomeration conglomeration batch set pack herd flock swarm crowd company

Synonyms by register

Formal

group collection aggregation assemblage

Informal

bunch gang huddle mob

Literary

congeries galaxy constellation

Antonyms

disperse scatter individual solitary separate spread

Common collocations

  • cluster of stars
  • data cluster
  • cluster analysis
  • cluster bomb
  • cluster together
  • tight cluster
  • cluster of grapes

Word family

noun cluster
verb cluster

Usage note

While 'cluster' can refer to a physical grouping, it's also commonly used in technical contexts like data analysis. Avoid using informal synonyms in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. The grapes on the vine grew in a cluster.
  2. The bees were buzzing around a cluster of flowers.
  3. There was a cluster of people waiting at the bus stop.
  4. The computer program analyzed the cluster of data.
  5. The cluster of buildings in the city made for a stunning skyline.

Quotes

  • "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou
  • "The truth is we all need a cluster of people around us who love us, support us, and advocate for us." - Maria Shriver
  • "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John C. Maxwell

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