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band1

 
 
pronunciation:
baend
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a group of people, animals, or objects acting together.
a band of criminalsa band of dogs
synonyms:
aggregation, assemblage, assembly, company, group, tribe
similar words:
alliance, association, body, bunch, clique, confederacy, confederation, crowd, gang, gathering, multitude, outfit, pack, party, set, troop
definition 2: a group formed to play music.
 
synonyms:
ensemble, group, musicians
similar words:
combo, orchestra
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: bands, banding, banded
definition: to unite in a group.
I banded them into a team.
synonyms:
ally, combine, consolidate, gather, merge, unite
antonyms:
disband
similar words:
confederate, gang, join, mass, team
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to unite into a group.
We banded together.
synonyms:
ally, gather, league, merge, team up, unite
antonyms:
disband
similar words:
collaborate, combine, confederate, consolidate, cooperate, mass
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