“Team” or “Teem”—Which to use?

“Team” or “Teem”

Overview

team / teem are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

team: (noun) a cooperative unit (especially in sports). (noun) two or more draft animals that work together to pull something. (verb) form a team.

teem: (verb) be teeming, be abuzz.

Pronunciation

team: t·IY·m

teem: t·IY·m

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Examples in Context

Examples of “team”

All-Century Team DVD from Amazon.com
Team of the century
All-Century Team Information from Baseball Almanac
…the members of the All-Century Team were revealed.
…the inclusion in the All-Century Team of Pete Rose, who had…
To select the team, a panel of experts first…
National Community Tension Team
Major League Baseball All-Century Team
…nominated, see The MLB All-Century Team.
…the Major League Baseball All-Century Team was chosen by popular vote…

Examples of “teem”

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