Close Adverb Bre Təˈɡeðə(R Təˈɡeðər Grew Climbed Dark

• we grew up together.
• together they climbed the dark stairs.
• get all the ingredients together before you start cooking.
• stay close together—i don't want anyone to get lost.

together

1. with or near to somebody/something else; with each other
• We grew up together.
• Together they climbed the dark stairs.
• Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking.
• Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost.
2. so that two or more things touch or are joined to or combined with each other
• He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction.
• She nailed the two boards together.
• Mix the sand and cement together.
• Taken together, these factors are highly significant.
• He has more money than the rest of us put together.
3. in a close relationship, for example a marriage
• See related entries: Romance
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/romance/together_1
• They split up after ten years together.
4. in or into agreement
• After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together.
5. at the same time
• They both spoke together.
• All together now: ‘Happy birthday to you…’
6. for hours, days, etc. without stopping
• She sat for hours together just staring into space.
7. including
• Together with the Johnsons, there were 12 of us in the villa.
8. in addition to; as well as
• I sent my order, together with a cheque for £40.

Word Origin

• Old English tōgædere, based on the preposition to + a West Germanic word related to gather. The adjective dates from the 1960s.