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Definition group in British English

group noun

[countable] noun
/ɡruːp/
1

a small number of people who are together in the same place: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

There was a group of girls following him.

Example

A group of her friends were waiting for her inside.

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a group of words that make up a phrase

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2

a set of people who meet or do something together because they share the same purpose or ideas: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

The attack was carried out by a rebel group.

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She was a member of a right-wing political group.

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He became the leader of a paramilitary group.

Example

Why don't you join the local drama group?

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He eventually formed a religious group, the Church of Nagriamel.

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2.1

done or made by a group

Example

He didn't join in any of the group activities.

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Being involved in a group decision can increase an individual's motivation.

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3

a set of people, animals, or things that are considered together because they are similar in some way: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

Firms should employ more people in the over-55 age group.

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There are worries about the safety of this group of chemicals.

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Killer whales belong to the group known as 'toothed whales'.

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4

one of the sets that a large number of people or things is divided into: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

We'll be put in the novice group.

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All the test subjects in Group B were given the new drug.

Example

Students can work individually, in pairs, or in groups.

Example

Can you get yourselves into groups of four, please?

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The boys were split into four groups.

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5

a small number of musicians or singers who perform together regularly: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

members of a pop group

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an all-female group

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6

an organization that consists of several companies or other institutions: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

The company is part of the Target group.

Example

The Mirror Group already owned a satellite TV channel.

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7

a word or words that act as a unit in a clause, such as a noun group, a verb group, or an adjective group. For example in the sentence 'This road can get very busy', 'this road' is a noun group, 'can get' is a verb group, and 'very busy' is an adjective group.

Definition group in British English