group
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/ɡruːp/
collection of entities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'group' originates from French, specifically the word 'groupe', where 'groupe' meant 'cluster' or 'knot'.
Historical Evolution
'groupe' changed from the Italian word 'gruppo' and eventually became the modern English word 'group'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a cluster or knot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a number of people or things gathered together'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
A group of students gathered in the library.
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Verb 1
to arrange or place in a group or groups.
The teacher grouped the students by their skill levels.
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