together

adverb · adjective

Simple meaning

At the same time, in the same place.

Pronunciation

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tuhgehther

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IPA pronunciation (US)

təˈɡɛðɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adverb

At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
In a relationship or partnership, for example a business relationship or a romantic partnership.
Into one place; into a single thing; combined.
Without intermission or interruption; continuously; uninterruptedly.
Assembled in one place

adjective

informal
Coherent; well-organized.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A1 · Beginner
Frequency: Very Common
Typical Use: Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.

Used this way, together is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.

More ways to use together

“We went to the movies together.”adverb
“We worked together on the project.”adverb
“The leaves stuck together.”adverb

Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

together withadverbCompound term
In conjunction with.
bringing close togethernounCompound term
The act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue.
bunch togetherverbCompound term
Form into a bunch.
calling togethernounCompound term
The act of convoking.
clap togetherverbCompound term
Make hastily and carelessly.
cobble togetherverbCompound term
Put together hastily.

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