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team

 
 
pronunciation:
tim
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a group of people on one of the sides in a sports event or game.
 
synonyms:
squad
similar words:
band, corps, crew, league, side
definition 2: a group formed to work together.
A team of scientists worked on the problem.
synonyms:
crew, party
similar words:
association, band, company, corps, gang, league, shift, squad, staff
definition 3: two or more horses or other animals that are harnessed together to pull a wagon or plow.
 
synonyms:
pair, yoke
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)team all-star, athletic, defensive, junior, losing, major-league, opposing, pro, ranked, talented, unified, veteran, visiting, winning
verb + (n.)team assemble, cheer, coach, dispatch, field, lead, race, rescue
(n.)team + verb beat, compete, draft, play, rank, score, win
noun + (n.)team Help baseball, basketball, championship, defense, drill, expansion, football, freshman, gymnastics, hockey, inspection, lacrosse, league, management, negotiating, quarterback, relay, rescue, season, ski, soccer, softball, starter, swim, tennis, volleyball, wrestling  [See all][See only the most frequent]
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: teams, teaming, teamed
definition: to form a team (usually followed by "up").
Let's team up to play baseball this summer.
synonyms:
band
similar words:
ally, cooperate, join, pair, unite
Word Combinations  About this feature
(v.)team + nounHelp buddy, chef, colleague, designer, engineer, final, owner, pair, partner, playoff, producer, specialist, standing, trainer, win
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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