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together

A1
adverbadjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /təɡˈɛðə/

US

  • /təˈɡɛðər/

Description

"Together" is not only about being close in space. It is what happens when people or things join in one action, one place, or one shared experience. Think of a choir singing together, or two puzzle pieces fitting together to make a full picture.

We use "together" for many common situations: going somewhere with other people, working on something as a team, spending time in the same place, or doing something at the same time. It often gives a feeling of unity, support, and connection. When people go through hard times together, the word also carries the idea of helping each other and not being alone.

Examples

  1. 1

    Shared meal

    We usually eat dinner together at the kitchen table.

  2. 2

    Group work

    The class worked together to finish the project on time.

  3. 3

    Social meeting

    A few old friends got together for coffee after the wedding.

    • Phrase

      get together

      meet socially

  4. 4

    Simultaneous speech

    Please don't all answer together.

  5. 5

    Mutual support

    When we first moved to the city, we had to stick together.

    • Phrase

      stick together

      stay close and support each other

  6. 6

    Assembly

    I still need to put this chair together.

    • Pattern

      put X together

      assemble X

  7. 7

    Matching style

    That jacket and those shoes don't really go together.

    • Phrase

      go together

      look right as a combination

  8. 8

    Emotional control

    She went for a short walk to pull herself together before the interview.

    • Phrase

      pull yourself together

      calm down and control your feelings

  9. 9

    Personal organization

    He seems relaxed, but he doesn't really have his life together yet.

    • Phrase

      have your life together

      be organized and in control

  10. 10

    Romantic relationship

    They've been together for five years now.

    • Phrase

      be together

      be in a romantic relationship

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Main spelling

  • togetheradverbadjective