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Wordabulary

collective

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Done or shared by a group of people acting together, rather than individually.

"The team's success was the result of collective effort, not any single player."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

joint shared

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The team's success was the result of _____ effort, not any single player."

Answer: collective

In your own words, what does "collective" mean?

Done or shared by a group of people acting together, rather than individually.

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