noun · neutral
cohesion
UK/kəʊˈhiːʒən/US/koʊˈhiːʒən/co·HE·sion
The state of forming a united whole; how well members of a group stick together and work as one.
Examples
“Strong cohesion within the squad helped them perform consistently.”
“A lack of cohesion can undermine even the most talented individuals.”
“The coach organised activities to build cohesion among the players.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving cohesion within the squad required deliberate team-building, clear roles and mutual trust cultivated over months.”
Collocations
- team cohesion
- social cohesion
- build/strengthen cohesion
Word family
Common mistakes
The squad is cohesive which makes them win.→The squad is cohesive, which helps them win.
They lack cohesivenesses.→They lack cohesion.
Say it for a higher band
5team spirit→6group unity→7+cohesion
Synonyms
unity
Easily confused
cooperation
“Successful projects depend on cooperation between different departments.”
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