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Collective Noun | Meaning |
Swarm | A group of insects. |
Shoal | A group of fish. |
Group | A very general term used to describe people, things, and animals. |
Crowd | To describe a group of people. |
Gang | To describe a group of criminals; also used to describe a group of workers, sailors or dock workers. |
Mob | To describe an angry or unruly group of people; used to describe a group of kangaroos. |
Staff | A group of people who work in the same place. |
Crew | To denote a group of workers; also used to describe aircraft and ships personnel. |
Choir | A large, organized group of singers. |
Orchestra | A large, organized group of instrumentalists, led by a conductor. |
Panel | A group of experts. |
Board | A group of people, usually professionals, who take on an advisory role. |
Troupe | A group of actors or acrobats; also used to describe a group of monkeys. |
Bunch | To describe objects such as grapes, flowers, keys, or bananas. |
Pile | An untidy collection of items like rubbish. |
Heap | A mounded collection of items. |
Set | A group of matched objects such as dishes; also used to describe rules or a social group of people. |
Stack | A group of items neatly laid one on top of another; i.e., a stack of egg crates. |
Series | Used to discuss serials, books, or events that follow one after another, eg: Harry Potter. |
Shower | To describe rain, although it can be used to describe gifts or compliments. |
Fall | Often used to discuss weather, such as rain, snow or hail. |
Flock | A group of birds; also used to discuss hooved animals such as sheep or goats. |
Pack | A group of canine animals such as wolves; also used to describe playing cards and packages containing multiple objects. |
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