get together

2 antonyms for get together — opposites grouped by meaning.

Phrasal verb — To meet with someone socially, usually informally and by arrangement.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. phrasal verb

To meet with someone socially, usually informally and by arrangement.

“Let's get together for a coffee before you fly out.”

meet up gather assemble congregate

2. noun

An informal social gathering of friends, family or colleagues. Usually written get-together.

“It's just a small get-together, nothing formal.”

gathering party meet-up reunion do

3. phrasal verb informal

To start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.

“They got together at university and have been together ever since.”

pair up hook up start dating

Opposites

break up split up

Antonyms

break up split up

How to use get together

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

family get-together small get-together get together for a drink get together and talk

Informal in every sense; a business meeting is arranged, not gotten together.

Frequently asked questions

Is it get together or get-together?

The verb is two separate words: we should get together. The noun takes a hyphen: we're having a get-together. Getting this wrong is the single most common error with the phrase.

What is the difference between a get-together and a party?

A get-together is smaller, more casual and usually just conversation, food and drink among people who already know each other. A party implies a larger guest list, more planning, and often music or a specific occasion.

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