1 group
Pronounced:
/ˈgru:p/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural groupsMeaning:
[count] 1 a : a number of people or things that are together or in the same place ▪ It'll be easier if we go there as a group. ▪ She presented the idea to the group. ▪ We like to let these students work in groups whenever possible. —often + of ▪ A large group of people were waiting for him at the airport. ▪ a group of tourists ▪ a small group of islands ◊In British English group is used with both singular and plural verbs. ▪ A large group was/were waiting for him. b : a number of people who are connected by some shared activity, interest, or quality ▪ She belongs to an environmental/youth group. ▪ ethnic/religious groups ▪ She joined a discussion group. ▪ A select group of scientists has been invited to the conference. ▪ The disease was seen in all age groups. [=groups made up of people who are the same age] ▪ a group discussion [=a discussion involving a group of people] —see also focus group, interest group, newsgroup, pressure group, support group c : a number of things that are related in some way ▪ the four food groups ▪ a group of languages
2 : a number of musicians who play together regularly ▪ a rock/musical group [=band]
2 : a number of musicians who play together regularly ▪ a rock/musical group [=band]