noun
togetherness
Togetherness (noun) means a shared sense of closeness or unity that comes from being together. Example: “The holiday dinner was really about togetherness, not the food.”
noun
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A shared sense of closeness or unity that comes from being together.
"The holiday dinner was really about togetherness, not the food."
"Team-building days are meant to build a sense of togetherness in the office."
How to use togetherness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm feeling of belonging together with other people.
Common pairings
a sense of togetherness
family togetherness
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Word forms
- Plural
- togethernesses
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Etymology
Formed from "together" plus the suffix "-ness."
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Rhymes for togetherness
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What does “togetherness” mean?
The word “togetherness” means a shared sense of closeness or unity that comes from being together. In plain terms, the warm feeling of belonging together with other people.
How do you use “togetherness” in a sentence?
Here is “togetherness” used in a sentence: “The holiday dinner was really about togetherness, not the food.”
What is another word for “togetherness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “togetherness” include collectedness, community and unity.
What is the opposite of “togetherness”?
The opposite of “togetherness” — its antonyms — are disarray, disunity, uncollectedness, untogetherness and aloneness.
What part of speech is “togetherness”?
“Togetherness” is a noun.
