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gathered
GA-thuhd
Gathered (verb) means past tense and past participle of "gather" — to bring together or collect, or to come together as a group. Example: “A crowd gathered outside the courthouse to hear the verdict.”
verb
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Past tense and past participle of "gather" — to bring together or collect, or to come together as a group.
"A crowd gathered outside the courthouse to hear the verdict."
"She gathered her notes and left the room."
"The children gathered around the teacher to hear the end of the story."
adj
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Calm, composed, and mentally focused, as if all one's attention has been drawn together.
"Despite the noise, she stayed calm and gathered during the whole interview."
"The pilot sounded gathered and steady as he spoke to the passengers."
"He seemed unusually gathered before walking on stage."
How to use gathered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly just the past form of "gather" (to collect or assemble); occasionally used to describe someone who is calm and centered.
Common pairings
a gathered crowd
feel gathered
gathered information
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What does “gathered” mean?
The word “gathered” means past tense and past participle of "gather" — to bring together or collect, or to come together as a group. In plain terms, mostly just the past form of "gather" (to collect or assemble); occasionally used to describe someone who is calm and centered.
How do you pronounce “gathered”?
“Gathered” is pronounced GA-thuhd (/ˈɡæðɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “gathered” in a sentence?
Here is “gathered” used in a sentence: “A crowd gathered outside the courthouse to hear the verdict.”
What part of speech is “gathered”?
Depending on how it is used, “gathered” can be a verb and an adjective.
Is “gathered” a common word?
“Gathered” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gathered” have?
“Gathered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense and past participle of "gather" — to bring together or collect, or to come together as a group.
What is the difference between "gathered" and "collected"?
Both mean brought together, but "gathered" often suggests drawing scattered things or people into one place, while "collected" can also imply selecting and keeping items systematically. In the sense of composure, both words can describe a calm, self-possessed person.
What is the difference between "gathered" and "assembled"?
"Assembled" usually refers to people or parts deliberately brought together, often formally, while "gathered" is more general and can describe things coming together naturally or informally. A crowd may gather on its own, but a committee is assembled.
What are common collocations with "gathered"?
Common phrases include "gathered together," "gathered around," "gathered dust," "gathered momentum," and "gathered his thoughts." These show both the literal and the figurative uses of the word.
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