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cluster

[kluhs-ter] / ˈklʌs tər /
NOUN
group of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
array assemblage band batch bunch bundle chunk clump collection knot
STRONG
bevy blob body clutch covey crew gathering hunk lot pack party set
Antonyms
STRONGEST
individual
STRONG
one
VERB
assemble, group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bundle flock gather round up
STRONG
accumulate aggregate associate bunch collect cumulate package parcel
WEAK
bunch up crowd around gang around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide scatter separate spread
WEAK
dissemble let go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for cluster?
The word cluster often refers to a group of things of the same kind that are held together—a bundle. Sometimes, it specifically refers to a group of things that grow together, like a cluster of grapes. A synonym for this sense is bunch. More generally, the word cluster can refer to any collection of things positioned closely together. These things can be tangible, as in There is a cluster of people around the gate, or intangible, as in data cluster or Epidemiologists are tracking multiple outbreak clusters.  A very general synonym is group (or, perhaps more precisely, grouping). The word clutch can also refer to a group or bunch of things. Cluster can also be used as a verb meaning to form into such a group. Synonyms are assemble, gather, and the verb sense of group. What is another name for a cluster of flowers? A cluster of flowers is more commonly known as a bunch of flowers or simply a bouquet. The word clutch could also be used.
How do you use cluster in a sentence?
Cluster refers to close groups. It can refer to both tangible and intangible things. Here are some examples of cluster in a sentence:
  • It’s right over there, near that cluster of bushes.
  • I think we’ll find our answer by analyzing these data clusters. 
  • The people clustered around the stage to hear the speech.

Example Sentences

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On the Marine Traffic map, which tracks world shipping movements, you can make out clusters of ships, mainly tankers, anchored far to the north near Kuwait, as well as off the coast near Dubai.

From Barron's

“The GPU is sitting there sucking on a straw for more compute. Everyone wants their clusters to be bigger, but the physics of copper is limiting how big they can get.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Half a dozen people were clustered around her, vying for her attention on the first day back.

From Literature

Overstuffed chairs were clustered around with a table between each.

From Literature

“We are communicating with a cluster of schools, so all the other high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the area, they’re doing the same thing.”

From Salon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.