together

The word “together” means in the same place or at the same time; in close company with each other. In plain terms, being in the same place, at the same time, or joined as one — used for people, things, or someone who has their life sorted out.

“Together” is pronounced tuu-GEHTH-uh (/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “together” used in a sentence: “We grew up together on the same street.”

Words with a similar meaning to “together” include concurrently and jointly.

The opposite of “together” — its antonyms — is apart.

Depending on how it is used, “together” can be an adverb and an adjective.

The word “together” comes from Old English. From Old English tōgædere, from "to" plus "gadar" ("together") — ultimately from the same root as "gather.".

“Together” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

'Together' means in the same place, at the same time, or joined with others: 'They travelled together.' 'Apart' is its opposite — separated by space or no longer joined: 'They drifted apart.' One brings people or things into company or union; the other keeps or moves them away from each other.

Yes, informally. Calling someone 'very together' means they are calm, organised, and in control of their life — 'She's remarkably together for someone so busy.' This is a relaxed, spoken use of the word rather than a formal one, and it is best kept to casual conversation and writing.

Doing something together means doing it jointly, in each other's company, or at the same time, rather than alone. It can point to physical closeness — 'sitting together' — or to shared effort, as in 'working together on a project.' The word stresses connection, cooperation, and the sense of not being on your own.