Definition

1. 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

1. all together
   • the students turned out en masse