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Together: Definition, Usage, and Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：in proximity (together)
together
/təˈɡɛðə/
adv.
being in the same place as someone or something.
in proximity
➕
/ɪn prɒkˈsɪmɪti/
adv.
Indicates that people or objects occupy the same physical space or are close to each other.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Old English 'tōgædere' from 'tō' (to) + 'gædere' (gathering), related to 'gather'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'to gather' – people come 'together' to form a group.
📖 Example
Let's put all the books together on the big table so we can find them easily.
Let's put all the books together on the big table so we can find them easily.
🔗 Collocations
get together – to meet or assemble in one place
come together – to join or unite physically
live together – to share a residence in proximity
🔄 Synonyms
closely (adv.) – in a way that involves physical nearness
side by side (adv.) – next to each other in close proximity
in unison (adv.) – moving or positioned together as one
🚫 Antonyms
apart (adv.) – separated by distance or space
separately (adv.) – in a state of division or isolation
individually (adv.) – acting alone rather than as a group
🌱 Derivatives
togetherness (n.) – the state of being close and united
altogether (adv.) – completely; in total
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Proto-Germanic '*gadurāną' meaning 'to gather'. The word has been used since Old English to describe physical or social unity.
Meaning 2：collectively (together)
together
/təˈɡɛðə/
adv.
doing something with others at the same time, in cooperation.
collectively
➕
/kəˈlɛktɪvli/
adv.
Describes an action performed by multiple individuals in cooperation or unison.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
We worked together to finish the big project before the deadline.
We worked together to finish the big project before the deadline.
🔗 Collocations
work together – to collaborate on a task or project
pull together – to combine efforts toward a common goal
stand together – to remain united in support or resistance
🔄 Synonyms
jointly (adv.) – in a way that involves shared action or ownership
mutually (adv.) – in a reciprocal manner between two or more parties
cooperatively (adv.) – in a spirit of collaboration and assistance
🚫 Antonyms
alone (adv.) – by oneself without others
individually (adv.) – as separate persons rather than collectively
separately (adv.) – not together; each on its own
🌱 Derivatives
togetherness (n.) – the quality of being united with others
altogether (adv.) – in total or completely
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