Another Word for Team: 17 Synonyms with Examples
A team is a group of people working or playing together; as a verb ("team up") it means to join forces. Swap it to stress the type of group or how closely it works.
As a noun: people working together
- group
- crew
- squad
- unit
- staff
- taskforce
- partnership
As a noun: a side in a sport
- side
- squad
- line-up
- eleven
- club
As a verb: to join forces (team up)
- join forces
- collaborate
- cooperate
- unite
- partner
- work together
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- group
- More general; people together without a clear shared goal.
- crew
- People who work together on a ship, plane or film set.
- squad
- A sports team's full set of players, or a small police or military team.
- taskforce
- A team set up for one specific job.
- side
- One team in a match; common in British sports writing.
- collaborate
- To work together on a project, often between organisations.
Example sentences
- group: A small group of volunteers runs the café.
- crew: The film crew worked through the night.
- squad: The coach named a squad of twenty-three players.
- taskforce: A taskforce was set up to tackle knife crime.
- side: The home side scored in the final minute.
- collaborate: The two universities collaborated on the research.
Opposite of team
- individual
- opponent
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “team”?
The most useful alternatives are “group”, “crew”, “squad”, “unit”, “staff”. For the main sense (people working together), “group” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “group” and “crew”?
group: More general; people together without a clear shared goal. crew: People who work together on a ship, plane or film set.
What is the opposite of “team”?
Common antonyms are “individual”, “opponent”.