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team

 
 
pronunciation:
tim
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A team is a group of people who play a sport or game together. The team plays against another group of people who also play together. Each team hopes to win.
David's sister plays on the school soccer team.
 
synonyms:
squad
similar words:
band, corps, crew, league, side
definition 2: A team is a group of people who work together.
A team of scientists are working on a way to cure the disease.
synonyms:
crew, party
similar words:
association, band, company, corps, gang, league, shift, squad, staff
definition 3: A team is two or more horses or other animals that are tied together to pull a wagon or plow.
The farmer plowed the field with a team of oxen.The carriage was drawn by a team of white horses.
 
synonyms:
pair
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: teams, teaming, teamed
definition: When people team up, they form a team or group.
Let's team up to play volleyball this summer.
synonyms:
band
similar words:
cooperate, join, pair, unite
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word teem (to have in abundance)? Team and teem sound alike but have different meanings.
Word Builder: team +
  • teammate:
    a person who is on a team with you.
  • teamwork:
    work done together with others.
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