together
- 1At the same time or in the same place, close to each other.
Like birds flying side by side in one flock.
They arrived together at the party.
The friends sat together during the whole movie.
UsageAll together means everyone at once; altogether means completely.
Oppositeapart, separately
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- 2Into one place or one thing, joined or mixed into a whole.
Like puzzle pieces that fit into one picture.
Mix the flour and sugar together in a bowl.
She gathered all the papers together on the desk.
UsageSay mix things together or put them together.
Oppositeapart
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- 3In a romantic relationship or a working partnership with someone.
Like two people walking the same path side by side.
They have been together for almost ten years now.
The two founders started the business together.
UsageSay they have been together for ten years.
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- 4Calm, organized, and in control of your own life.
Like a tidy room where everything has its place.
She seems really together for someone so young.
He's a calm, together kind of person who never panics.
UsageSay she is really together.
Similarcomposed, organized, stable, grounded
Oppositedisorganized, incoherent
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Less common meaning
- 5Without stopping, one after another with no break in between.
He would weep for hours together, and I verily believe that to the very end this spoilt child of life thought his weak tears in some way efficacious.
1898, H.G. Wells, The War of the WorldsIt has been raining four days together
Similarstraight, running, consecutively, continuously
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Origin
From Old English tōgædere, made from "to" and an old word related to "gather."
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 2 facts
- Together derives from Old English tōgædere. en.wiktionary.org
- The components mean "to" and "together"; the second component is related to "gather." en.wiktionary.org