together — English Dictionary

Adverb

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

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   We work together.

   We went to school together.

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

   More examples (2)

   […]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.

2. Into one place; into a single thing; combined.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   Put these papers together.

   He put all the parts together.

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   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.

3. In a relationship or partnership, for example a business relationship or a romantic partnership.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   They have been together for five years.

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

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   A chap named Eleazir Kendrick and I had chummed in together the summer afore and built a fish-weir and shanty at Setuckit Point, down Orham way. For a spell we done pretty well.

4. Without intermission or interruption; continuously; uninterruptedly.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   It has been raining four days together

   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.

Adjective

1. Coherent; well-organized.

   Usage

   • Informal

   Antonyms

   disorganizedincoherentuntogether

   Examples

   She is very together under pressure.

   He’s really together.

   Youthful, former fashion model & dancer needs to find a serious, together individual to call his own.

Adjective

1. mentally and emotionally stable

   Examples

   she's really together

Adverb

1. in contact with each other or in proximity

   Examples

   the leaves stuck together

2. assembled in one place

   Examples

   we were gathered together

3. in each other's company

   Examples

   we went to the movies together

   the family that prays together stays together

4. at the same time

   Examples

   we graduated together

5. with cooperation and interchange

   Synonyms

   unitedly

   Examples

   we worked together on the project

6. with a common plan

   Synonyms

   in concert

   Examples

   act in concert