as a group
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Definition
- Adverb: In a collective manner; with all members or elements acting or considered together.
Usage
The phrase "as a group" functions as an adverbial phrase. It modifies a verb to describe an action performed collectively by multiple individuals or items. * It emphasizes unity and joint action rather than individual effort. * It is often used to describe how people work, decide, travel, or participate in activities.
Examples
- The committee decided as a group to postpone the meeting.
- We will travel to the conference as a group.
- The children sang the song as a group.
- Let's analyze this data as a group before drawing conclusions.
Advanced Usage
- "Act as a group": To function or behave in a coordinated, unified way.
- The wolves hunt effectively because they act as a group.
- "Vote as a group": To cast votes in a bloc or unified manner.
- The delegation is expected to vote as a group on this issue.
Variants and Related Words
- Collectively (adv.): In a collective manner; as a whole.
- The team collectively agreed on the new strategy.
- Together (adv.): With or in proximity to another person or people.
- We worked together to finish the project.
- En masse (adv.): In a group; all together. (A more formal synonym)
- The protesters arrived en masse.
Synonyms
- Collectively
- Together
- Jointly
- As one
- In unison
Antonyms
- Individually
- Separately
- Singly
- One by one
Related Phrases
- As a whole: Considering all parts or members together.
- The proposal was accepted by the committee as a whole.
- In a group: This phrase is often interchangeable with "as a group" but can sometimes simply describe the state of being together rather than the manner of action.
- The students were sitting in a group. (State)
- The students worked in a group. (Manner - similar to "as a group")
Adverb
- all together
- the students turned out en masse