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band

 
 
pronunciation:
baend
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A band is a group of people who play music together.
My sister plays drums in the school band.
 
synonyms:
ensemble, group, musicians
similar words:
orchestra
definition 2: A group of people or animals who do something together is sometimes called a band.
The woods is home to a band of wild dogs.A band of criminals was arrested by the police.
synonyms:
assembly, group
similar words:
alliance, association, body, bunch, crowd, gang, gathering, outfit, pack, party, set, troop
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: bands, banding, banded
definition: When people band together, they come together in a group to support each other.
The neighbors banded together to make their neighborhood safer.
synonyms:
gather, team up, unite
similar words:
combine, cooperate
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