Together

Definition

Together is an adverb meaning "in or into one place, group, or mass" or "in association or combination." It can also describe a state of being unified or cooperative.

Parts of Speech

• Adverb
• Adjective (informal, describing a composed or organized state)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /təˈɡɛðər/
• Respelling: tuh-GETH-er

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /təˈɡɛðə/
• Respelling: tuh-GETH-uh

Etymology

The word "together" originates from Old English "tōgædre" or "tōgædere," meaning "in one place" or "united." It is derived from "to" (indicating direction) and "gædre" (gathered, united). It has Germanic roots, with related terms in Old High German "zam" and Gothic "gadre."

Derivatives

• Togetherness (noun)
• Togethering (noun, archaic)
• Altogether (adverb)
• Get-together (noun)
• Togetherly (adjective, rare)

Synonyms

• Jointly
• Unitedly
• Cooperatively

Antonyms

• Separately
• Apart
• Individually

Usage

The adverb "together" is used to describe actions or states involving unity or combination. For example, "They worked together to complete the project." Informally, it can also describe composure: "She has her life together."

Related Terms

• Unity: The state of being one or joined as a whole.
• Combination: The process of being combined or unified.
• Collaboration: The act of working together to achieve a goal.

Detailed Definitions

Adverb

• In or into one place or mass: Refers to the act of gathering or combining things.
  • Example: "They put all the chairs together in the corner."
• In association or combination: Describes cooperative or joint efforts.
  • Example: "We worked together to complete the assignment."
• Simultaneously or concurrently: Indicates events happening at the same time.
  • Example: "The choir sang together in harmony."

Adjective (informal)

• Well-organized or composed: Refers to someone who is emotionally stable or efficient.
  • Example: "She seems very together for someone so young."