cluster
/ˈklʌstə/
Meanings
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noun
A large number of grapes growing together on a vine.
- "The vine bore a bountiful cluster of grapes."
- "The winemaker carefully selected the ripest clusters for his vintage."
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noun
A group of similar things or people.
- "The sales team was divided into smaller clusters for more effective communication."
- "The birds formed a cluster in the sky before migrating."
Pronunciation
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/ˈklʌstə/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with clustercrust , rust , pust
Variants
List of all variants of cluster that leads to same resultcluster , clusters , clustery , clustered , clustering , cluster analyses , cluster analysis , cluster bomb , cluster bombs , cluster headache , cluster headaches , globular , globular cluster , globular clusters , oak-leaf cluster , inter-cluster , intercluster , sub-cluster , sub-clusters , subcluster , subclusters
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).clusters, clustered, clustering
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English clustre, from clustran 'to stick together'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The largest grape cluster ever recorded weighed over 12 pounds.
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The term 'cluster bomb' comes from the way the bombs are packed together in the aircraft's bomb bay.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Grapevine: A plant that bears grapes and is often grown commercially for wine or raisins.
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Bunch: A large collection or group of things, often used interchangeably with 'cluster'.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, clusters are often used metaphorically to represent groups or collections. In art, they can be depicted as grapes or as abstract shapes. In music, the term 'cluster chords' refers to complex harmonies.
How to Memorize "cluster"
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visualize
- Visualize a bunch of grapes growing on a vine. Imagine the grapes clustered together and how they would look as a whole.
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associate
- Associate the word 'cluster' with the image of a bunch of grapes or a group of similar things.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Grapes Growing Together' to remember the definition of 'cluster' as a group of similar things.
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