Word of the Day: Together
There are many ways to use the word “together.” The first set of examples shows how you can use this word to describe a relationship between and among people:
- How long have they been together?
- They’ve been together for two years.
- Sheila and Don are no longer together. They split up last week.
- Pat and Kelly are always together.
- How can they stand being together if they’re always fighting?
- Let’s get together after class and get something to eat.
- Our family always gets together around the holidays.
We also use the word “together” when gathering things or when joining two or more parts of something:
- The kids put the puzzle together.
- We need to get some money together.
- Do you want to eat together for lunch?
- Get your clothes together. We’re leaving now.
When things match or are of the same color or style, we say they “go together.”
- That jacket and that tie go well together.
- Polka dots and stripes don’t go together.
When someone is able or unable to do something well or remain in control of one’s emotions, you can use “together” like this:
- She couldn’t keep herself together during the funeral and started crying.
- You’ve got to get your act together. (You have to change your bad behavior.)
- Abe was unable to get it together at work, so they fired him.
- Terry has put herself together, and now she’s very successful. (She changed her bad habits and now everything is okay.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with T page to see the list of all words starting with letter T. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
