COLLECTIVE NOUN Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase collective noun. (close relations)
Definition of COLLECTIVE NOUN
collectiveness
Best Alternative Words for COLLECTIVE NOUN
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| aggregate | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the whole amount • material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster • a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together adjective satellite • formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole • composed of a dense cluster of separate units such as carpels or florets or drupelets verb • amount in the aggregate to • gather in a mass, sum, or whole | ||||||||
| assemblage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose • the social act of assembling • several things grouped together or considered as a whole | ||||||||
| assembly | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||||
| batch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • all the loaves of bread baked at the same time • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a collection of things or persons to be handled together verb • batch together; assemble or process as a batch | ||||||||
| cluster | nounn | |||||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things verb • come together as in a cluster or flock • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||||
| collection | nounn | |||||||
noun • several things grouped together or considered as a whole • a publication containing a variety of works • request for a sum of money • the act of gathering something together | ||||||||
| gathering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||||
| group | nounn | |||||||
noun • any number of entities (members) considered as a unit • (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule • a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse verb • arrange into a group or groups • form a group or group together | ||||||||
| set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
