Together

/tʊˈɡɛð.ə/ · adverb

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
2. Into one place; into a single thing; combined.
3. In a relationship or partnership, for example a business relationship or a romantic partnership.
4. Without intermission or interruption; continuously; uninterruptedly.
5. (informal) Coherent; well-organized.

Example Sentences

We went to school together.

We can't all talk together; let's take turns politely.

[…]purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment.

“[…] This is Mr. Churchill, who, as you are aware, is good enough to come to us for his diaconate, and, as we hope, for much longer; and being a gentleman of independent means, he declines to take any payment.” Saying this Walden rubbed his hands together and smiled contentedly.

He put all the parts together.

Ne take noon hede to brynge togidere þe parties of þe boon þat is to-broken or dislocate, til viij. daies ben goon in þe wyntir, & v. in þe somer; for þanne it schal make quytture, and be sikir from swellynge; & þanne brynge togidere þe brynkis eiþer þe disiuncture after þe techynge þat schal be seid in þe chapitle of algebra.

Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke. […] A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.

Bob and Andy went into business together.  Jenny and Mark have been together since they went on holiday to Mexico.

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Word Forms

• togither
• more together
• most together

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