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team

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /tiːm/

KK: /tim/

adjective
Definition

Relating to a group of people working together towards a common goal, emphasizing collaboration over individual success.


Example

The team spirit was evident as everyone worked together to complete the project.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how well the team worked together in the last game?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was amazing to watch them support each other like that.
Sloth A
I really think they have a strong team spirit this season.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes all the difference in their performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaborative
cooperative
joint
Antonyms
individual
solo
independent
intransitive verb
Definition

To come together to work as a group towards a common goal or purpose.


Example

The students decided to team up for the science project.


Tense Forms

Past: teamed

Past Participle: teamed


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, have you thought about how we can team up for the project?
Sloth B
Yeah, I was actually thinking we could combine our ideas for better results.
Sloth A
Great! I think if we team up, we can come up with something really impressive.
noun
Definition

A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal or task.


Example

The soccer team practiced every day to prepare for the championship.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really enjoyed watching our team play last night.
Sloth B
Me too! They worked so well together.
Sloth A
It's great to see how the team has improved this season.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To bring together people or animals to work as a group or to pull something, usually in a coordinated way.


Example

The farmer decided to team the horses to pull the heavy cart.


Tense Forms

Past: teamed

Past Participle: teamed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new project they're starting at work?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think they want us to team up with the marketing department.
Sloth A
That could be fun! We might learn a lot from them.
Root Explanation

The word 'team' originates from Old English 'team' (meaning a group of animals harnessed together or a set of people working together). It refers to a group of individuals who come together to work towards a common goal.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people or animals working 'together' — that's what 'team' means.

Visually Confused Words
steam
tea
tam
unteam
teaism
stream
steamy
asteam
Is this page helpful?
Sloth B
Absolutely! Let’s meet tomorrow to brainstorm together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unite
combine
join
Antonyms
divide
separate
split
Absolutely! I think we have a real chance at the championship.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
group
crew
squad
Antonyms
individual
loner
solitary
Sloth B
Definitely! I’m excited to see how we can all team together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unite
combine
join
Antonyms
separate
divide
disconnect