group

"Group" is a very common and useful English word. It works as both a noun and a verb, and you will encounter it constantly in everyday life, school, and work. Here are its most important meanings.

1nouna collection of people

When several people are together in one place or share something in common — like a purpose, interest, or activity — you call them a group. Think of it as a bunch of people who belong together in some way.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

A group of students gathered outside the classroom before the exam.

She joined a small group of friends for dinner on Friday.

The tour guide led the group through the museum.

2nouna collection of things

Just like with people, you can use 'group' to talk about several objects or things that are placed together or share something in common.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

There was a group of old books stacked in the corner of the room.

The scientist studied a group of stars in the same region of the sky.

She arranged the flowers into three separate groups by color.

3nouna music band

In music, 'group' is another word for a band — a set of musicians who perform together regularly.

music · Modern, widely used

The Beatles were one of the most famous music groups in history.

She has been the lead singer of the group for five years.

The group released their new album last month.

4verbto put things or people together

When you 'group' things, you are organizing or arranging them into sets based on something they share — like size, color, or type. Imagine sorting your socks by color — you are grouping them.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The teacher grouped the students by their reading level.

Can you group these files by date?

The animals were grouped according to their species.

5nouna category or division (in business or science)

In more formal or professional contexts, a 'group' can refer to a division within a larger organization, or a category that things are sorted into. For example, a large company might have several groups, each responsible for a different area.

business / science · Modern, widely used

She works in the marketing group at her company.

Blood type O is the most common blood group.

The research group published their findings last year.