Synonyms for

Group

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

Definition

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

Synonyms & similar words

grouping aggroup mathematicalgroup radical chemicalgroup crowd gang team bunch assembly clique crew pack squad posse troop ensemble party company band collective community mob audience horde

Synonyms by register

Formal

collection assembly aggregation conglomeration

Informal

bunch gang crowd huddle

Literary

coterie fraternity sorority

Antonyms

individual solitary alone single separate disperse

Common collocations

  • group together
  • group of people
  • social group
  • study group
  • work group
  • focus group
  • age group
  • interest group

Word family

noun group
verb group
adjective grouped

Usage note

While 'group' can refer to any collection of things, it often implies a social or functional connection between the members. Be mindful of the context when choosing between formal and informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The group of animals includes lions, tigers, bears, and elephants.
  2. We are going to work in a group to finish the project.
  3. The music group performed in front of a large audience.
  4. The group of friends went to the movies together.
  5. The group of students listened carefully to the teacher's instructions before starting the test.

Quotes

  • Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it. - H.E. Luccock

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