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clusters

Pronunciation: [ˈklʌstərz]

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Learn how to use clusters in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a group of things that are close together or related in some way. Imagine a bunch of grapes all stuck together; that's a cluster. It can also be used to talk about things that share something in common, like ideas or people.

Example

In the garden, we saw clusters of colorful flowers blooming.

Example

There were not any clusters of toys; they were all scattered around the room.

Example

Can you find the clusters of trees in the park?

Context: “science”

(noun) a group of stars or galaxies that are close to each other in space. Scientists study these clusters to learn more about the universe. It's like a gathering of stars all hanging out together.

Example

Astronomers discovered a new cluster of stars that shines brightly in the night sky.

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The telescope couldn't find any clusters of galaxies in that region of space.

Example

What do scientists learn from studying star clusters?

Context: “grouping”

(verb) to gather things together into a group. It's like when you put your toys in one box instead of leaving them all around the room.

Example

She clusters all her stickers on one page of her scrapbook.

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He doesn't cluster his books; they are all over his desk.

Example

Can you cluster the blocks by color?

How to pronounce clusters

Pronunciation: [ˈklʌstərz]

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