Synonyms for

Clusters

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

Definition

Clusters are groups of things that are close together.

Synonyms & similar words

bundle clustering flock bunchup clump constellate bunch cluster bunches groupings collections assemblages clumps clots masses concentrations crowds herds flocks swarms huddles gaggles piles heaps agglomerations arrays bundles packs

Synonyms by register

Formal

aggregations groups assemblages collections

Informal

huddles bunches gangs groups

Literary

constellations swarms broods

Antonyms

individuals singles separates dispersals scatterings units

Common collocations

  • star clusters
  • data clusters
  • gene clusters
  • tight clusters
  • clusters of stars
  • clusters of galaxies
  • clusters of grapes
  • clusters of people

Word family

noun cluster
verb cluster
adjective clustered

Usage note

The word 'clusters' can refer to physical groupings or abstract collections. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity, especially when discussing data or scientific phenomena.

Example sentences

  1. The bees flew around the clusters of flowers.
  2. The stars in the sky form clusters.
  3. The students worked in small clusters to complete the project.
  4. The restaurant served clusters of grapes with the cheese plate.
  5. The hikers found clusters of mushrooms in the forest.

Quotes

  • "Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "In union there is strength." - Aesop
  • "Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." - Vince Lombardi

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