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The chart showed a grouping of similar animals.
What does Grouping mean?
A grouping is an arrangement into a group.
Dictionary definition
An arrangement of people or things into a group; also the act of putting things together.
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Grouping in a sentence
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Grouping words by meaning can help students study vocabulary.
hard
A careful grouping can make information easier to understand.
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What does grouping mean?
grouping means a grouping is an arrangement into a group.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grouping correctly?
The correct sentence shows the real meaning of grouping.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to grouping?
arrangement is closest because it connects to the meaning of grouping.
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groop · ing · strongest beat: groop
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WordGrouping.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGrouping means A grouping is an arrangement into a group.
ExampleExample: The chart showed a grouping of similar animals.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- groop · ing
- Strongest beat
- groop
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on groop.
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Synonyms
Words like Grouping
arrangementA way things are placed or organized.
categoryA group based on shared features.
setA collection of things.
Antonyms
Opposite words
separationThe act of moving things apart.
scatterA loose, unorganized spread.
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Word family
Grouping word family
Base word
group
noun
grouping
An arrangement into a group.
noun
groupings
Plural form, merged into this entry.
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Hint for students
A grouping is an arrangement into a group.
Common mix-up
Grouping is not the same as separation. Grouping means a grouping is an arrangement into a group.
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Read this model sentence: Grouping words by meaning can help students study vocabulary. Clue words: words, meaning, help. Underline clue words that show why grouping fits instead of separation. Now write one new sentence that shows grouping without using the word grouping. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grouping?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Grouping words by meaning can help students study vocabulary." Why does grouping fit better than separation?
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