together
tuu-GEHTH-uh
Together (adverb) means In the same place or at the same time; in close company with each other. Example: “We grew up together on the same street.”
adverb
1
In the same place or at the same time; in close company with each other.
"We grew up together on the same street."
"Let's put the chairs together in a circle."
"The two families went on holiday together every summer."
2
Combined into a single unit or whole.
"Mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs."
"Stir the paint until the colours blend together smoothly."
"The mechanic screwed the two halves together and tightened the bolts."
3
In a romantic or business partnership.
"They've been together for six years now."
"The two friends set up a bakery together after college."
"Are Maya and Tom still together, or did they split up?"
adjective
1
Calm, organized, and in control of one's life (informal).
"She always seems so together, even under pressure."
"After a rough year, he finally feels together and ready to move on."
"You seem very together for someone with three jobs and a baby."
How to use together
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing in the same place, at the same time, or joined as one — used for people, things, or someone who has their life sorted out.
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Common pairings
work together
come together
have it together
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more together
- Superlative
- most together
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Etymology
From Old English tōgædere, from "to" plus "gadar" ("together") — ultimately from the same root as "gather."
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What does “together” mean?
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.
How do you pronounce “together”?
“Together” is pronounced tuu-GEHTH-uh (/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “together” in a sentence?
Here is “together” used in a sentence: “We grew up together on the same street.”
What is another word for “together”?
Words with a similar meaning to “together” include concurrently and jointly.
What is the opposite of “together”?
The opposite of “together” — its antonyms — is apart.
What part of speech is “together”?
Depending on how it is used, “together” can be an adverb and an adjective.
Where does the word “together” come from?
The word “together” comes from Old English. From Old English tōgædere, from "to" plus "gadar" ("together") — ultimately from the same root as "gather.".
Is “together” a common word?
“Together” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'together' and 'apart'?
'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.
Can 'together' be used to describe a person?
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.
What does it mean to do something 'together'?
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.
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