Meaning of the word groups in English

What does groups mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

groups

US /ɡruːps/
UK /ɡruːps/

Plural Noun

a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together

Example:
The students were divided into small study groups.
There are several different groups of animals in the zoo.

Verb

form into a group or groups

Example:
The children were asked to group themselves by age.
We need to group these items together for easier sorting.