A2 noun Neutro #304 mais comum

group

/ɡruːp/

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. It can refer to a small collection of individuals or a larger, organized set of people working toward a common goal.

Exemplos

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1

A group of friends went to the cinema together last night.

A collection of companions went to the movies as a unit.

2

The research committee consists of a diverse group of experts.

The official board is made up of various specialists.

3

Our group is meeting up at the park later if you want to join.

Our bunch of friends is gathering at the park later.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
group
Verb
group
Adjetivo
grouped
Relacionado
grouping
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'G' in Group as a circle that is 'Gathering' things inside it.

Quiz rápido

The teacher asked the students to split into a small _____ for the project.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: group

Exemplos

1

A group of friends went to the cinema together last night.

everyday

A collection of companions went to the movies as a unit.

2

The research committee consists of a diverse group of experts.

formal

The official board is made up of various specialists.

3

Our group is meeting up at the park later if you want to join.

informal

Our bunch of friends is gathering at the park later.

4

The scientists observed the control group over a period of six months.

academic

The researchers monitored the specific set of subjects for half a year.

5

The management group will review the quarterly budget next week.

business

The executive team will examine the three-month finances next week.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
group
Verb
group
Adjetivo
grouped
Relacionado
grouping

Colocações comuns

small group a limited number of people
group discussion a conversation involving several people
ethnic group a community sharing a common culture
peer group people of the same age or status
group activity something done together by several people

Frases Comuns

in a group

together with others

age group

people of a similar age

group work

tasks completed by multiple people

Frequentemente confundido com

group vs crowd

A crowd is usually a large, unorganized gathering, while a group often implies a shared connection or purpose.

group vs team

A team works specifically toward a common competitive or professional goal, whereas a group is more general.

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Notas de uso

The word 'group' is highly versatile and can be used for people, animals, or inanimate objects. In British English, it can be followed by either a singular or plural verb.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'group' when 'team' is better for sports, or 'crowd' for an anonymous mass of people in the street.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'G' in Group as a circle that is 'Gathering' things inside it.

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Origem da palavra

From the mid-17th century French word 'groupe', based on Italian 'gruppo'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one group, two groups. Collective noun: can take 'is' or 'are' depending on the regional dialect. Often followed by 'of' + plural noun (e.g., a group of students).
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Contexto cultural

In many Western educational systems, 'group work' is a fundamental teaching method used to build social and collaborative skills.

Quiz rápido

The teacher asked the students to split into a small _____ for the project.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: group

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indoor

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threshold

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tribute

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A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

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southeastern

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