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

Although the local law embraces triads, foursomes and other group relationships, the language bars registering of couples who have already declared other partnerships. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Apart from being part of the Republican Party’s Victory ‘26 slate, Shaw was endorsed by Moms for Liberty, a parental rights advocacy group, and the California Rifle and Pistol Association, a nonprofit that defends gun rights. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

What if there were regional sections in which all these elements—novels, poetry, histories, guidebooks—were grouped? — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Drying towels on their own rather than grouping them with other laundry items eliminates this issue. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing group

• interest group
• pressure group