Synonyms of group

group 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrüp 

1

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit

car buffs stood around admiring a group of classic cars in the parking lot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cluster
• batch
• bunch
• collection
• array
• grouping
• lot
• assemblage
• set
• constellation
• package
• band
• series
• clump
• bank
• assortment
• battery
• variety
• suite
• block
• mixture
• huddle
• clutch
• parcel
• muster
• clot
• aggregation
• aggregate
• accumulation
• conglomeration
• knot
• passel
• the whole kit and caboodle
• jumble
• hodgepodge
• suit
• agglomeration
• miscellany
• sundries
• cycle
• odds and ends
• run

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unit
• entity
• item
• single

2

as in grouping

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

the next tour group was being seated for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grouping
• batch
• bunch
• band
• cluster
• lot
• team
• crew
• party
• platoon
• crop
• organization
• array
• collective
• squadron
• circle
• gathering
• battery
• body
• battalion
• gang
• huddle
• consort
• school
• constellation
• brigade
• clutch
• posse
• parcel
• clique
• congregation
• knot
• clan
• coterie
• passel
• faction
• sect
• assembly
• the whole kit and caboodle
• guild
• round
• coalition
• boodle
• set
• task force
• federation
• phalanx
• union
• alliance
• ring
• bloc
• fellowship
• league
• confederacy
• muster
• confederation
• outfit
• bevy
• order
• brood
• covey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

3

as in type

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

you'll find both good and bad in every ethnic group

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• kind
• category
• family
• class
• classification
• sort
• tier
• species
• genus
• variety
• section
• league
• bracket
• generation
• set
• division
• rank(s)
• subgroup
• grade
• rubric
• breed
• order
• description
• subdivision
• kidney
• race
• branch
• specialty
• subspecies
• manner
• nature
• subclass
• ilk
• label
• heading
• feather
• speciality
• like
• title

group

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to classify

to arrange or assign according to type

you should first group the invertebrates by genus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classify
• rank
• class
• type
• distinguish
• relegate
• sort
• grade
• place
• separate
• list
• distribute
• categorize
• organize
• range
• identify
• file
• compartmentalize
• recognize
• digest
• codify
• peg
• compartment
• catalog
• break down
• refer
• order
• assort
• index
• array
• cull
• draw up
• systematize
• dispose
• cluster
• marshal
• alphabetize
• shelve
• regroup
• clump
• pigeonhole
• set
• reclassify
• screen
• sieve
• winnow
• sift
• colligate
• subcategorize
• recategorize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lump
• mix (up)
• scramble
• confuse
• jumble
• disarrange
• misclassify
• mistype
• missort

2

as in to assemble

to bring together in one body or place

group the kids together and we'll see if they're all here

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assemble
• gather
• collect
• join
• amass
• corral
• accumulate
• pack
• garner
• congregate
• lump
• round up
• get together
• combine
• concentrate
• bunch
• bulk (up)
• batch
• organize
• band
• constellate
• pick up
• unite
• cluster
• herd
• rally
• ball
• stack
• flock
• huddle
• pile
• arrange
• muster
• merge
• connect
• brigade
• pool
• raise
• link
• heap
• swarm
• throng
• compile
• regroup
• hive
• press
• archive
• systematize
• collate
• scrape (up or together)
• regather
• re-collect

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disperse
• separate
• dispel
• scatter
• dissipate
• split (up)
• send
• dissolve
• break up
• sever
• dismiss
• disintegrate
• disband

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of group

Noun

His choice to funnel info about Ariana to her ex has left him on the outs with most of the group, who now won’t even answer his messages about his photo shoot. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Three of the group's members were 16 to 17 years old, while the other three ranged in age from 18 to 20. — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Based on whether these proteins are present, metastatic breast cancer is generally grouped into a few main categories, such as hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive, or triple-negative. — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Distribute boards throughout the kitchen or group them with other decor elements to create cohesive displays. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Phrases Containing group

• interest group
• pressure group