Word: Gang

Pronunciation

/ɡæŋ/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • A group of people who associate closely for a common purpose, often criminal activity. Example: “The police arrested the entire gang involved in the robbery.”
  • A group of friends or associates; a clique. Example: “They were part of the same high school gang.”
  • A group of workers who work together on a specific task or project. Example: “The construction gang arrived early to start the job.”
  • (Historical) A group of soldiers or servants who accompany a person of rank. Example: “The knight was followed by his loyal gang.”

• Verb:

  • To form a group or gather together, especially for a particular purpose. Example: “We gang up on the project to finish it quickly.”
  • (Informal) To move or proceed in a specified direction or manner. Example: “Let’s gang left and explore that trail.”

Phrases

• “Gang up on someone”: To join forces against someone, usually in a hostile or aggressive manner. Example: “Don’t gang up on your little brother.”
• “A gang of”: Referring to a large number or group of something. Example: “A gang of monkeys raided our campsite.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The neighborhood has been troubled by a local gang dealing drugs.”
• Verb: “When faced with a tough assignment, we decided to gang together and share ideas.”

Synonyms

• Group
• Crew
• Mob
• Pack
• Band
• Clan
• Squad
• Team (depending on context)
• Posse (informal)
• Crowd (in certain contexts)