Definition of together in English:

together

adverb təˈɡɛðətəˈɡɛðər

1With or in proximity to another person or people.
together they climbed the dark stairs
they stood together in the kitchen
Example sentencesExamples
- They walked over to the baggage claim together and stood waiting for their luggage.
- They stood on the steps together in familiar surroundings underneath the railway arches.
- We stood together in our coffee break spot by the kitchen door, regarding him, thoughtfully.
- It is not allowed for more than three to stand together, otherwise it is regarded as an illicit meeting.
- The only reason he shot the supervisor was because he saw two policemen standing together talking.
- It turned out they were just two South Africans who happened to be standing in the queue together.
- They shared a quiet moment together before Tara stood up and turned to Rob.
- You find them out on the course following their favourites, or huddled together on the rain-trap stands.
- Almost two thousand years ago, a small group of believers met together and took a stand.
- We can't stand to be squished together as if we were in the back seat of a tiny car or living in England.
- We stand together on the thick, featureless snow that blankets the ice covering the water.
- We all gathered together and stood near the door of the back yard.
- There we stood huddled together amid a jeering crowd in a remote bus station.
- They stood there together for a good few minutes before he finally let go.
- A group of schoolgirls wearing CND badges stood together in the square waiting for the action to begin.
- At the first sign of trouble, all householders came out of their homes and stood together to confront the yobs.
- There is something about the way they stand together and watch each other.
- She switches on the light and they stand clustered together in the doorway for a moment.
- The two of them stood together at a news conference and said there was no case.
- They stood together on the edge of the platform and looked out on the green summer day.
Synonyms
with each other, in conjunction, jointly, conjointly, in cooperation, cooperatively, in collaboration, in partnership, in combination, as one, in unison, in concert, concertedly, with one accord, in league, in alliance, in collusion, side by side, hand in hand, hand in glove, shoulder to shoulder, cheek by jowl
informal in cahoots
1. 1.1 So as to touch or combine.
  she held her hands together as if she was praying
  mix together the soya sauce and sesame oil
  Example sentencesExamples
  They touched hands together to make a triangle and the winds began to blow harder.
  When all ingredients have been mixed together, shape it into small cones and allow to dry.
  In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together until combined.
  Add the sauce, Parmesan cheese and tear the basil over the top and combine together.
  Mix together the pork mince, rice, herbs and paprika in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  Combine everything together in a bowl and form into about 16 little balls.
  When you have all your wood cut and nailed together, use a level to make sure everything is even.
  This dressing is simply made by combining all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved.
  To remove mildew stains from Venetian blinds, mix together some fine emery powder and linseed oil.
  Mix together the flour and bicarbonate of soda then beat into the spicy butter mixture, adding enough milk to make a smooth dough.
  He knelt down with his palms together and touched the feet of the statue with his forehead.
  Chop the mint for the dressing, and mix together the yogurt with water and lemon, and the mint.
  Mix together the soy, sugar, a tablespoon of oil and half a tablespoon of fish sauce, then pour over the beef, coating well.
  He placed the palms of his hands together and touched his forehead with his thumbs.
  Mix together sugar and ground almonds, and add enough beaten egg to give a soft consistency.
  Add remaining chicken slices to salad ingredients and toss together to combine.
  In a small bowl, combine together the grated beetroot, orange zest, vodka and dill, then press all over the salmon.
  He clapped his hands together and stood, looking out into space from the large window in his office.
  Place yoghurt in a bowl, add cucumber, mint, honey and salt and mix together.
  Add the rice and mix together well, until all of the grains are coated.
2. 1.2 In combination; collectively.
  taken together, these measures would significantly improve people's chances of surviving a coach crash
  Example sentencesExamples
  These are designed to work together in any combination in almost any room in the house.
  A new combination of technologies has been put together to create the refinery.
  When you put it all together with the hard work mentioned you have a fine production.
  So winning the championship, it's a case of putting all of those things together.
  Now scientists are putting together information on how the species may have disappeared.
  The jacket and shoes also look great together, combined with a T-shirt and a pair of chinos or cargoes.
  Attacks can be triggered by many factors, often a combination which can be tolerated individually but not together.
  It's part of a special package of measures being put together by transport chiefs for Christmas and New Year.
  So now you have a combination of things coming together, flooding and the mix of pollutants.
  Somehow this combination goes together to create something which can pass as cool.
  All these fairytales came together - like a combination of fantasy and fear.
  These can then be yoked together in exotic combinations, rather like accumulator bets.
  When you couple all this together then you can see how this Stradbally team will be so hard to beat.
  The measures have been put together by a consortium of local authorities north and south of the river.
  There is nowhere else in the world where so many species of palms can be seen growing together in one place.
  The key to success in the game is in finding a combination of skills that work well together.
  His films tend to have similar concerns and stand together as a body of work.
  Tests were performed both for every pair of species and for all five species together.
  There are six species of spider monkey, which together form the genera Ateles.
2Into companionship or close association.
the experience has brought us together
Example sentencesExamples
- By touring the work, has that brought some of the film-makers closer together?
- What brought France and America so close together at the time was their mutual struggle against Great Britain.
- We were always close, but this has brought us even closer together.
- But my wife Elaine has been fantastic and I suppose the only good thing is that it has brought us closer together.
- Their lives run parallel through much of the book until circumstances draw them closer together.
- You brought everyone closer together, something we haven't been able to accomplish ourselves.
- Globalization means that the disparate parts of the world are coming closer together.
- Instead of demoralizing a people, you have brought them closer together.
- So far as I can see, the old classes, working, middle and upper, are drawing ever closer together culturally.
- She said the tragedy had brought the tight-knit community even closer together.
- Globalisation in its classic sense means the historical process by which the world moves ever closer together.
- In March, we heard how Bob and Sue were brought even closer together as they tackled cancer head on.
- One said that he had a desire to try to bring the Muslim and Christian worlds closer together.
- He believed that making the team live in a forest to bring them closer together would get them through.
- He was married to the Spanish Infanta - thus bringing both houses of the Habsburgs even closer together.
- Europeans should stick closer together, one way or the other.
- I have read of families who grew closer together when something like this happened but we all grieved in our own separate ways.
- These schemes of working closer together are imposed from above, and are not what many grass-roots people want.
- He says the tragedy will only serve to bring the two populations closer together.
- Since the June summit, the two Koreas have seemed to be moving closer together.
1. 2.1 (of a couple) married or in a sexual relationship.
  they split up after ten years together
  Example sentencesExamples
  The couple stayed together for eight months until the summer break arrived.
  His grandmother also claimed the couple would get back together.
  The couple have been together for more than five years and plan to wed either this summer or at Christmas.
  The couple had been together for five years and each had two grown-up children from previous relationships.
  My boyfriend is a wonderful person, and we've been together for a couple of years now.
  Relatives and friends will always try to persuade the quarreling couple to remain together.
  Even had the boy and girl got it together I think it is statistically unlikely that the couple would be together in five years.
  People I have spoken to about this always got married intending to stay together for the long haul.
  Wakes, defending, said the couple had been together for three years.
  Sometimes that change becomes so substantial that the couple can't stay together.
  I met her at college when I was 17, and we were together for a couple of years.
  The couple had been together three years before they got engaged last September.
  The couple who have been together for 13 months, were distraught and confused as it seemed no one could help them.
  The couple have been together for six years and there's a warmth, connection and humour between them.
  In spite of the attack, the couple are still together and have now been allowed to live under the same roof.
  After eight years together, the couple had recently been talking about getting married.
  The couple had been together 10 years and had five children, aged between seven and 14.
  We have Elizabeth and David, a couple who have been together for 20 turbulent years.
  Anyway, two weeks ago the couple got back together and were spotted out shopping in London.
  The couple have been together seven years and married in October last year after patching up their differences.
2. 2.2 So as to be in agreement.
  he won the confidence of the government and the rebels, but could not bring the two sides together
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is time for the voices on all sides to come together and realise that this peace is just too precious to give away.
  You have not done the cajoling and nudging that might push these two sides together.
  This conflict has lasted at least 50 years and in that time, in a strange way, the sides have grown together.
  Both sides should come together, give a little on each way for the good of all of us.
3At the same time.
they both spoke together
Example sentencesExamples
- Each wave was timed to touch down together and they were arranged so that a military unit was landed in the correct tactical order.
- But how would you make the 16 rolls of paper turn at the same instant and continue together?
- We chuckled together as she stood and reached up to the top shelf of a grand bookcase in the corner.
Synonyms
simultaneously, at the same time, at the same instant, at the same moment, all together, as a group, at once, at one and the same time, at one time, concurrently, concomitantly, alongside each other, in unison, in concert, in chorus
rare synchronously
4Without interruption; continuously.
she sits for hours together in the lotus position
Example sentencesExamples
- Speakers go about their oratory for hours together earning the wrath of the listeners.
- He had the enormous concentration level to sit for hours together to bring out a drawing.
- In both these districts, the cord is sometimes not cut for hours together.
- We used to sit for hours together when we were fifteen listening again and again to his two Billie Holiday records.
- He can be seen lost in this posture for hours together, a picture of concentration.
- The same peony can be topped up with water and cups of tea brewed for hours together.
Synonyms
in succession, in a row, at a time, successively, consecutively, running, straight, on end, one after the other, continuously, without a break, without interruption
informal on the trot

adjective təˈɡɛðətəˈɡɛðər

informal

Self-confident, level-headed, or well organized.
she looks a very together young woman
Example sentencesExamples
- And you've always struck me as a very together sort of person.
- Frank is a very tough, very intelligent, very together guy.
- Elaine is a very together businesswoman and she's made a career for herself finding jobs for celebrities.
Synonyms
level-headed, well balanced, well adjusted, balanced, sensible, practical, realistic, with one's feet on the ground, prudent, circumspect, pragmatic, wise, reasonable, rational, mature, stable, sane, even-tempered, commonsensical, full of common sense, judicious, sound, sober, businesslike, reliable, dependable
well organized, well ordered, orderly, efficient, neat, tidy, methodical, no-nonsense
calm, cool, collected, composed, {cool, calm, and collected}, serene, relaxed, at ease, equable, moderate, unworried, unmoved, unemotional, cool-headed, imperturbable
self-confident, confident, self-possessed, assured, self-assured, assertive
informal unflappable

Phrases

together with

As well as; along with.
their meal arrived, together with a carafe of red wine
Example sentencesExamples
- Ms Rowe said parishioners took along a variety of dogs together with cats and a few pet rabbits.
- It will be an occasion when his composure, together with that of his captain, comes into its own.
- Every pupil took their turn at ringing the bell, together with staff and old friends of the school.
- They were then composted together with other green waste at the council's compost site.
- A balanced diet together with a gentle daily or weekly exercise regime can work miracles.
- The prestigious location together with the guaranteed rental income clinched it.
- They arrived as expected together with a portion of chips and a salad garnish.
- One of the older girls had made tea, and now she brought this in, together with the rich fruit cake on a plate.
- This Bill, together with the Act, will mark a fundamental reform of land law in Scotland.
- Then, when proofs come in, she circulates this document, together with the new pdf.
Synonyms
together with, in addition to, along with, besides, plus, and, coupled with, with, over and above, on top of, over and beyond, not to mention, to say nothing of, let alone

Origin

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

Rhymes

altogether, feather, heather, leather, nether, tether, weather, wether, whether

Definition of together in US English:

together

adverbtəˈɡɛðərtəˈɡeT͟Hər

1With or in proximity to another person or people.
together they climbed the dark stairs
they stood together in the kitchen
Example sentencesExamples
- They stood on the steps together in familiar surroundings underneath the railway arches.
- They stood together on the edge of the platform and looked out on the green summer day.
- There is something about the way they stand together and watch each other.
- There we stood huddled together amid a jeering crowd in a remote bus station.
- They walked over to the baggage claim together and stood waiting for their luggage.
- We stand together on the thick, featureless snow that blankets the ice covering the water.
- You find them out on the course following their favourites, or huddled together on the rain-trap stands.
- It turned out they were just two South Africans who happened to be standing in the queue together.
- They stood there together for a good few minutes before he finally let go.
- The two of them stood together at a news conference and said there was no case.
- She switches on the light and they stand clustered together in the doorway for a moment.
- They shared a quiet moment together before Tara stood up and turned to Rob.
- At the first sign of trouble, all householders came out of their homes and stood together to confront the yobs.
- The only reason he shot the supervisor was because he saw two policemen standing together talking.
- We all gathered together and stood near the door of the back yard.
- We stood together in our coffee break spot by the kitchen door, regarding him, thoughtfully.
- It is not allowed for more than three to stand together, otherwise it is regarded as an illicit meeting.
- A group of schoolgirls wearing CND badges stood together in the square waiting for the action to begin.
- Almost two thousand years ago, a small group of believers met together and took a stand.
- We can't stand to be squished together as if we were in the back seat of a tiny car or living in England.
Synonyms
with each other, in conjunction, jointly, conjointly, in cooperation, cooperatively, in collaboration, in partnership, in combination, as one, in unison, in concert, concertedly, with one accord, in league, in alliance, in collusion, side by side, hand in hand, hand in glove, shoulder to shoulder, cheek by jowl
1. 1.1 So as to touch or combine.
  she held her hands together as if she were praying
  pieces of wood nailed together
  Example sentencesExamples
  Place yoghurt in a bowl, add cucumber, mint, honey and salt and mix together.
  Mix together the flour and bicarbonate of soda then beat into the spicy butter mixture, adding enough milk to make a smooth dough.
  Mix together the soy, sugar, a tablespoon of oil and half a tablespoon of fish sauce, then pour over the beef, coating well.
  This dressing is simply made by combining all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved.
  In a small bowl, combine together the grated beetroot, orange zest, vodka and dill, then press all over the salmon.
  Mix together sugar and ground almonds, and add enough beaten egg to give a soft consistency.
  Add the rice and mix together well, until all of the grains are coated.
  Chop the mint for the dressing, and mix together the yogurt with water and lemon, and the mint.
  He placed the palms of his hands together and touched his forehead with his thumbs.
  To remove mildew stains from Venetian blinds, mix together some fine emery powder and linseed oil.
  Combine everything together in a bowl and form into about 16 little balls.
  Mix together the pork mince, rice, herbs and paprika in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  They touched hands together to make a triangle and the winds began to blow harder.
  In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together until combined.
  When all ingredients have been mixed together, shape it into small cones and allow to dry.
  He clapped his hands together and stood, looking out into space from the large window in his office.
  Add the sauce, Parmesan cheese and tear the basil over the top and combine together.
  Add remaining chicken slices to salad ingredients and toss together to combine.
  He knelt down with his palms together and touched the feet of the statue with his forehead.
  When you have all your wood cut and nailed together, use a level to make sure everything is even.
2. 1.2 In combination; collectively.
  taken together, these measures would significantly improve people's chances of surviving a tornado
  Example sentencesExamples
  When you put it all together with the hard work mentioned you have a fine production.
  His films tend to have similar concerns and stand together as a body of work.
  The jacket and shoes also look great together, combined with a T-shirt and a pair of chinos or cargoes.
  Attacks can be triggered by many factors, often a combination which can be tolerated individually but not together.
  These are designed to work together in any combination in almost any room in the house.
  The key to success in the game is in finding a combination of skills that work well together.
  So winning the championship, it's a case of putting all of those things together.
  Tests were performed both for every pair of species and for all five species together.
  There is nowhere else in the world where so many species of palms can be seen growing together in one place.
  These can then be yoked together in exotic combinations, rather like accumulator bets.
  A new combination of technologies has been put together to create the refinery.
  There are six species of spider monkey, which together form the genera Ateles.
  All these fairytales came together - like a combination of fantasy and fear.
  When you couple all this together then you can see how this Stradbally team will be so hard to beat.
  Somehow this combination goes together to create something which can pass as cool.
  Now scientists are putting together information on how the species may have disappeared.
  The measures have been put together by a consortium of local authorities north and south of the river.
  It's part of a special package of measures being put together by transport chiefs for Christmas and New Year.
  So now you have a combination of things coming together, flooding and the mix of pollutants.
2Into companionship or close association.
the experience has brought us together
Example sentencesExamples
- You brought everyone closer together, something we haven't been able to accomplish ourselves.
- In March, we heard how Bob and Sue were brought even closer together as they tackled cancer head on.
- So far as I can see, the old classes, working, middle and upper, are drawing ever closer together culturally.
- But my wife Elaine has been fantastic and I suppose the only good thing is that it has brought us closer together.
- She said the tragedy had brought the tight-knit community even closer together.
- Globalization means that the disparate parts of the world are coming closer together.
- Europeans should stick closer together, one way or the other.
- Instead of demoralizing a people, you have brought them closer together.
- By touring the work, has that brought some of the film-makers closer together?
- Globalisation in its classic sense means the historical process by which the world moves ever closer together.
- These schemes of working closer together are imposed from above, and are not what many grass-roots people want.
- Since the June summit, the two Koreas have seemed to be moving closer together.
- One said that he had a desire to try to bring the Muslim and Christian worlds closer together.
- We were always close, but this has brought us even closer together.
- What brought France and America so close together at the time was their mutual struggle against Great Britain.
- Their lives run parallel through much of the book until circumstances draw them closer together.
- He says the tragedy will only serve to bring the two populations closer together.
- He believed that making the team live in a forest to bring them closer together would get them through.
- I have read of families who grew closer together when something like this happened but we all grieved in our own separate ways.
- He was married to the Spanish Infanta - thus bringing both houses of the Habsburgs even closer together.
1. 2.1 (of two people) married or in a sexual relationship with each other.
  they split up after ten years together
  Example sentencesExamples
  Relatives and friends will always try to persuade the quarreling couple to remain together.
  The couple have been together for six years and there's a warmth, connection and humour between them.
  The couple have been together seven years and married in October last year after patching up their differences.
  Wakes, defending, said the couple had been together for three years.
  In spite of the attack, the couple are still together and have now been allowed to live under the same roof.
  Anyway, two weeks ago the couple got back together and were spotted out shopping in London.
  The couple who have been together for 13 months, were distraught and confused as it seemed no one could help them.
  People I have spoken to about this always got married intending to stay together for the long haul.
  The couple have been together for more than five years and plan to wed either this summer or at Christmas.
  The couple had been together 10 years and had five children, aged between seven and 14.
  I met her at college when I was 17, and we were together for a couple of years.
  The couple had been together three years before they got engaged last September.
  We have Elizabeth and David, a couple who have been together for 20 turbulent years.
  The couple had been together for five years and each had two grown-up children from previous relationships.
  His grandmother also claimed the couple would get back together.
  My boyfriend is a wonderful person, and we've been together for a couple of years now.
  Even had the boy and girl got it together I think it is statistically unlikely that the couple would be together in five years.
  After eight years together, the couple had recently been talking about getting married.
  Sometimes that change becomes so substantial that the couple can't stay together.
  The couple stayed together for eight months until the summer break arrived.
2. 2.2 So as to be united or in agreement.
  he won the confidence of the government and the rebels, but could not bring the two sides together
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is time for the voices on all sides to come together and realise that this peace is just too precious to give away.
  Both sides should come together, give a little on each way for the good of all of us.
  This conflict has lasted at least 50 years and in that time, in a strange way, the sides have grown together.
  You have not done the cajoling and nudging that might push these two sides together.
3At the same time.
they both spoke together
Example sentencesExamples
- But how would you make the 16 rolls of paper turn at the same instant and continue together?
- Each wave was timed to touch down together and they were arranged so that a military unit was landed in the correct tactical order.
- We chuckled together as she stood and reached up to the top shelf of a grand bookcase in the corner.
Synonyms
simultaneously, at the same time, at the same instant, at the same moment, all together, as a group, at once, at one and the same time, at one time, concurrently, concomitantly, alongside each other, in unison, in concert, in chorus
4Without interruption; continuously.
she sits for hours together in the lotus position
Example sentencesExamples
- He had the enormous concentration level to sit for hours together to bring out a drawing.
- We used to sit for hours together when we were fifteen listening again and again to his two Billie Holiday records.
- He can be seen lost in this posture for hours together, a picture of concentration.
- In both these districts, the cord is sometimes not cut for hours together.
- The same peony can be topped up with water and cups of tea brewed for hours together.
- Speakers go about their oratory for hours together earning the wrath of the listeners.
Synonyms
in succession, in a row, at a time, successively, consecutively, running, straight, on end, one after the other, continuously, without a break, without interruption

adjectivetəˈɡɛðərtəˈɡeT͟Hər

informal

Self-confident, level-headed, or well organized.
she seems a very together young woman
Example sentencesExamples
- Elaine is a very together businesswoman and she's made a career for herself finding jobs for celebrities.
- And you've always struck me as a very together sort of person.
- Frank is a very tough, very intelligent, very together guy.
Synonyms
level-headed, well balanced, well adjusted, balanced, sensible, practical, realistic, with one's feet on the ground, prudent, circumspect, pragmatic, wise, reasonable, rational, mature, stable, sane, even-tempered, commonsensical, full of common sense, judicious, sound, sober, businesslike, reliable, dependable

Phrases

together with

As well as; along with.
their meal arrived, together with a carafe of red wine
Example sentencesExamples
- One of the older girls had made tea, and now she brought this in, together with the rich fruit cake on a plate.
- Then, when proofs come in, she circulates this document, together with the new pdf.
- Every pupil took their turn at ringing the bell, together with staff and old friends of the school.
- They arrived as expected together with a portion of chips and a salad garnish.
- This Bill, together with the Act, will mark a fundamental reform of land law in Scotland.
- They were then composted together with other green waste at the council's compost site.
- The prestigious location together with the guaranteed rental income clinched it.
- Ms Rowe said parishioners took along a variety of dogs together with cats and a few pet rabbits.
- It will be an occasion when his composure, together with that of his captain, comes into its own.
- A balanced diet together with a gentle daily or weekly exercise regime can work miracles.
Synonyms
together with, in addition to, along with, besides, plus, and, coupled with, with, over and above, on top of, over and beyond, not to mention, to say nothing of, let alone

Origin

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

单词	together
释义	Definition of together in English: together adverb təˈɡɛðətəˈɡɛðər 1With or in proximity to another person or people. together they climbed the dark stairs they stood together in the kitchen Example sentencesExamples They walked over to the baggage claim together and stood waiting for their luggage. They stood on the steps together in familiar surroundings underneath the railway arches. We stood together in our coffee break spot by the kitchen door, regarding him, thoughtfully. It is not allowed for more than three to stand together, otherwise it is regarded as an illicit meeting. The only reason he shot the supervisor was because he saw two policemen standing together talking. It turned out they were just two South Africans who happened to be standing in the queue together. They shared a quiet moment together before Tara stood up and turned to Rob. You find them out on the course following their favourites, or huddled together on the rain-trap stands. Almost two thousand years ago, a small group of believers met together and took a stand. We can't stand to be squished together as if we were in the back seat of a tiny car or living in England. We stand together on the thick, featureless snow that blankets the ice covering the water. We all gathered together and stood near the door of the back yard. There we stood huddled together amid a jeering crowd in a remote bus station. They stood there together for a good few minutes before he finally let go. A group of schoolgirls wearing CND badges stood together in the square waiting for the action to begin. At the first sign of trouble, all householders came out of their homes and stood together to confront the yobs. There is something about the way they stand together and watch each other. She switches on the light and they stand clustered together in the doorway for a moment. The two of them stood together at a news conference and said there was no case. They stood together on the edge of the platform and looked out on the green summer day. Synonyms with each other, in conjunction, jointly, conjointly, in cooperation, cooperatively, in collaboration, in partnership, in combination, as one, in unison, in concert, concertedly, with one accord, in league, in alliance, in collusion, side by side, hand in hand, hand in glove, shoulder to shoulder, cheek by jowl informal in cahoots 1.1 So as to touch or combine. she held her hands together as if she was praying mix together the soya sauce and sesame oil Example sentencesExamples They touched hands together to make a triangle and the winds began to blow harder. When all ingredients have been mixed together, shape it into small cones and allow to dry. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together until combined. Add the sauce, Parmesan cheese and tear the basil over the top and combine together. Mix together the pork mince, rice, herbs and paprika in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Combine everything together in a bowl and form into about 16 little balls. When you have all your wood cut and nailed together, use a level to make sure everything is even. This dressing is simply made by combining all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved. To remove mildew stains from Venetian blinds, mix together some fine emery powder and linseed oil. Mix together the flour and bicarbonate of soda then beat into the spicy butter mixture, adding enough milk to make a smooth dough. He knelt down with his palms together and touched the feet of the statue with his forehead. Chop the mint for the dressing, and mix together the yogurt with water and lemon, and the mint. Mix together the soy, sugar, a tablespoon of oil and half a tablespoon of fish sauce, then pour over the beef, coating well. He placed the palms of his hands together and touched his forehead with his thumbs. Mix together sugar and ground almonds, and add enough beaten egg to give a soft consistency. Add remaining chicken slices to salad ingredients and toss together to combine. In a small bowl, combine together the grated beetroot, orange zest, vodka and dill, then press all over the salmon. He clapped his hands together and stood, looking out into space from the large window in his office. Place yoghurt in a bowl, add cucumber, mint, honey and salt and mix together. Add the rice and mix together well, until all of the grains are coated. 1.2 In combination; collectively. taken together, these measures would significantly improve people's chances of surviving a coach crash Example sentencesExamples These are designed to work together in any combination in almost any room in the house. A new combination of technologies has been put together to create the refinery. When you put it all together with the hard work mentioned you have a fine production. So winning the championship, it's a case of putting all of those things together. Now scientists are putting together information on how the species may have disappeared. The jacket and shoes also look great together, combined with a T-shirt and a pair of chinos or cargoes. Attacks can be triggered by many factors, often a combination which can be tolerated individually but not together. It's part of a special package of measures being put together by transport chiefs for Christmas and New Year. So now you have a combination of things coming together, flooding and the mix of pollutants. Somehow this combination goes together to create something which can pass as cool. All these fairytales came together - like a combination of fantasy and fear. These can then be yoked together in exotic combinations, rather like accumulator bets. When you couple all this together then you can see how this Stradbally team will be so hard to beat. The measures have been put together by a consortium of local authorities north and south of the river. There is nowhere else in the world where so many species of palms can be seen growing together in one place. The key to success in the game is in finding a combination of skills that work well together. His films tend to have similar concerns and stand together as a body of work. Tests were performed both for every pair of species and for all five species together. There are six species of spider monkey, which together form the genera Ateles. 2Into companionship or close association. the experience has brought us together Example sentencesExamples By touring the work, has that brought some of the film-makers closer together? What brought France and America so close together at the time was their mutual struggle against Great Britain. We were always close, but this has brought us even closer together. But my wife Elaine has been fantastic and I suppose the only good thing is that it has brought us closer together. Their lives run parallel through much of the book until circumstances draw them closer together. You brought everyone closer together, something we haven't been able to accomplish ourselves. Globalization means that the disparate parts of the world are coming closer together. Instead of demoralizing a people, you have brought them closer together. So far as I can see, the old classes, working, middle and upper, are drawing ever closer together culturally. She said the tragedy had brought the tight-knit community even closer together. Globalisation in its classic sense means the historical process by which the world moves ever closer together. In March, we heard how Bob and Sue were brought even closer together as they tackled cancer head on. One said that he had a desire to try to bring the Muslim and Christian worlds closer together. He believed that making the team live in a forest to bring them closer together would get them through. He was married to the Spanish Infanta - thus bringing both houses of the Habsburgs even closer together. Europeans should stick closer together, one way or the other. I have read of families who grew closer together when something like this happened but we all grieved in our own separate ways. These schemes of working closer together are imposed from above, and are not what many grass-roots people want. He says the tragedy will only serve to bring the two populations closer together. Since the June summit, the two Koreas have seemed to be moving closer together. 2.1 (of a couple) married or in a sexual relationship. they split up after ten years together Example sentencesExamples The couple stayed together for eight months until the summer break arrived. His grandmother also claimed the couple would get back together. The couple have been together for more than five years and plan to wed either this summer or at Christmas. The couple had been together for five years and each had two grown-up children from previous relationships. My boyfriend is a wonderful person, and we've been together for a couple of years now. Relatives and friends will always try to persuade the quarreling couple to remain together. Even had the boy and girl got it together I think it is statistically unlikely that the couple would be together in five years. People I have spoken to about this always got married intending to stay together for the long haul. Wakes, defending, said the couple had been together for three years. Sometimes that change becomes so substantial that the couple can't stay together. I met her at college when I was 17, and we were together for a couple of years. The couple had been together three years before they got engaged last September. The couple who have been together for 13 months, were distraught and confused as it seemed no one could help them. The couple have been together for six years and there's a warmth, connection and humour between them. In spite of the attack, the couple are still together and have now been allowed to live under the same roof. After eight years together, the couple had recently been talking about getting married. The couple had been together 10 years and had five children, aged between seven and 14. We have Elizabeth and David, a couple who have been together for 20 turbulent years. Anyway, two weeks ago the couple got back together and were spotted out shopping in London. The couple have been together seven years and married in October last year after patching up their differences. 2.2 So as to be in agreement. he won the confidence of the government and the rebels, but could not bring the two sides together Example sentencesExamples It is time for the voices on all sides to come together and realise that this peace is just too precious to give away. You have not done the cajoling and nudging that might push these two sides together. This conflict has lasted at least 50 years and in that time, in a strange way, the sides have grown together. Both sides should come together, give a little on each way for the good of all of us. 3At the same time. they both spoke together Example sentencesExamples Each wave was timed to touch down together and they were arranged so that a military unit was landed in the correct tactical order. But how would you make the 16 rolls of paper turn at the same instant and continue together? We chuckled together as she stood and reached up to the top shelf of a grand bookcase in the corner. Synonyms simultaneously, at the same time, at the same instant, at the same moment, all together, as a group, at once, at one and the same time, at one time, concurrently, concomitantly, alongside each other, in unison, in concert, in chorus rare synchronously 4Without interruption; continuously. she sits for hours together in the lotus position Example sentencesExamples Speakers go about their oratory for hours together earning the wrath of the listeners. He had the enormous concentration level to sit for hours together to bring out a drawing. In both these districts, the cord is sometimes not cut for hours together. We used to sit for hours together when we were fifteen listening again and again to his two Billie Holiday records. He can be seen lost in this posture for hours together, a picture of concentration. The same peony can be topped up with water and cups of tea brewed for hours together. Synonyms in succession, in a row, at a time, successively, consecutively, running, straight, on end, one after the other, continuously, without a break, without interruption informal on the trot adjective təˈɡɛðətəˈɡɛðər informal Self-confident, level-headed, or well organized. she looks a very together young woman Example sentencesExamples And you've always struck me as a very together sort of person. Frank is a very tough, very intelligent, very together guy. Elaine is a very together businesswoman and she's made a career for herself finding jobs for celebrities. Synonyms level-headed, well balanced, well adjusted, balanced, sensible, practical, realistic, with one's feet on the ground, prudent, circumspect, pragmatic, wise, reasonable, rational, mature, stable, sane, even-tempered, commonsensical, full of common sense, judicious, sound, sober, businesslike, reliable, dependable well organized, well ordered, orderly, efficient, neat, tidy, methodical, no-nonsense calm, cool, collected, composed, {cool, calm, and collected}, serene, relaxed, at ease, equable, moderate, unworried, unmoved, unemotional, cool-headed, imperturbable self-confident, confident, self-possessed, assured, self-assured, assertive informal unflappable Phrases together with As well as; along with. their meal arrived, together with a carafe of red wine Example sentencesExamples Ms Rowe said parishioners took along a variety of dogs together with cats and a few pet rabbits. It will be an occasion when his composure, together with that of his captain, comes into its own. Every pupil took their turn at ringing the bell, together with staff and old friends of the school. They were then composted together with other green waste at the council's compost site. A balanced diet together with a gentle daily or weekly exercise regime can work miracles. The prestigious location together with the guaranteed rental income clinched it. They arrived as expected together with a portion of chips and a salad garnish. One of the older girls had made tea, and now she brought this in, together with the rich fruit cake on a plate. This Bill, together with the Act, will mark a fundamental reform of land law in Scotland. Then, when proofs come in, she circulates this document, together with the new pdf. Synonyms together with, in addition to, along with, besides, plus, and, coupled with, with, over and above, on top of, over and beyond, not to mention, to say nothing of, let alone Origin Old English tōgædere, based on the preposition to + a West Germanic word related to gather. The adjective dates from the 1960s. Rhymes altogether, feather, heather, leather, nether, tether, weather, wether, whether adv..1 phr. Definition of together in US English: together adverbtəˈɡɛðərtəˈɡeT͟Hər 1With or in proximity to another person or people. together they climbed the dark stairs they stood together in the kitchen Example sentencesExamples They stood on the steps together in familiar surroundings underneath the railway arches. They stood together on the edge of the platform and looked out on the green summer day. There is something about the way they stand together and watch each other. There we stood huddled together amid a jeering crowd in a remote bus station. They walked over to the baggage claim together and stood waiting for their luggage. We stand together on the thick, featureless snow that blankets the ice covering the water. You find them out on the course following their favourites, or huddled together on the rain-trap stands. It turned out they were just two South Africans who happened to be standing in the queue together. They stood there together for a good few minutes before he finally let go. The two of them stood together at a news conference and said there was no case. She switches on the light and they stand clustered together in the doorway for a moment. They shared a quiet moment together before Tara stood up and turned to Rob. At the first sign of trouble, all householders came out of their homes and stood together to confront the yobs. The only reason he shot the supervisor was because he saw two policemen standing together talking. We all gathered together and stood near the door of the back yard. We stood together in our coffee break spot by the kitchen door, regarding him, thoughtfully. It is not allowed for more than three to stand together, otherwise it is regarded as an illicit meeting. A group of schoolgirls wearing CND badges stood together in the square waiting for the action to begin. Almost two thousand years ago, a small group of believers met together and took a stand. We can't stand to be squished together as if we were in the back seat of a tiny car or living in England. Synonyms with each other, in conjunction, jointly, conjointly, in cooperation, cooperatively, in collaboration, in partnership, in combination, as one, in unison, in concert, concertedly, with one accord, in league, in alliance, in collusion, side by side, hand in hand, hand in glove, shoulder to shoulder, cheek by jowl 1.1 So as to touch or combine. she held her hands together as if she were praying pieces of wood nailed together Example sentencesExamples Place yoghurt in a bowl, add cucumber, mint, honey and salt and mix together. Mix together the flour and bicarbonate of soda then beat into the spicy butter mixture, adding enough milk to make a smooth dough. Mix together the soy, sugar, a tablespoon of oil and half a tablespoon of fish sauce, then pour over the beef, coating well. This dressing is simply made by combining all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, combine together the grated beetroot, orange zest, vodka and dill, then press all over the salmon. Mix together sugar and ground almonds, and add enough beaten egg to give a soft consistency. Add the rice and mix together well, until all of the grains are coated. Chop the mint for the dressing, and mix together the yogurt with water and lemon, and the mint. He placed the palms of his hands together and touched his forehead with his thumbs. To remove mildew stains from Venetian blinds, mix together some fine emery powder and linseed oil. Combine everything together in a bowl and form into about 16 little balls. Mix together the pork mince, rice, herbs and paprika in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. They touched hands together to make a triangle and the winds began to blow harder. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together until combined. When all ingredients have been mixed together, shape it into small cones and allow to dry. He clapped his hands together and stood, looking out into space from the large window in his office. Add the sauce, Parmesan cheese and tear the basil over the top and combine together. Add remaining chicken slices to salad ingredients and toss together to combine. He knelt down with his palms together and touched the feet of the statue with his forehead. When you have all your wood cut and nailed together, use a level to make sure everything is even. 1.2 In combination; collectively. taken together, these measures would significantly improve people's chances of surviving a tornado Example sentencesExamples When you put it all together with the hard work mentioned you have a fine production. His films tend to have similar concerns and stand together as a body of work. The jacket and shoes also look great together, combined with a T-shirt and a pair of chinos or cargoes. Attacks can be triggered by many factors, often a combination which can be tolerated individually but not together. These are designed to work together in any combination in almost any room in the house. The key to success in the game is in finding a combination of skills that work well together. So winning the championship, it's a case of putting all of those things together. Tests were performed both for every pair of species and for all five species together. There is nowhere else in the world where so many species of palms can be seen growing together in one place. These can then be yoked together in exotic combinations, rather like accumulator bets. A new combination of technologies has been put together to create the refinery. There are six species of spider monkey, which together form the genera Ateles. All these fairytales came together - like a combination of fantasy and fear. When you couple all this together then you can see how this Stradbally team will be so hard to beat. Somehow this combination goes together to create something which can pass as cool. Now scientists are putting together information on how the species may have disappeared. The measures have been put together by a consortium of local authorities north and south of the river. It's part of a special package of measures being put together by transport chiefs for Christmas and New Year. So now you have a combination of things coming together, flooding and the mix of pollutants. 2Into companionship or close association. the experience has brought us together Example sentencesExamples You brought everyone closer together, something we haven't been able to accomplish ourselves. In March, we heard how Bob and Sue were brought even closer together as they tackled cancer head on. So far as I can see, the old classes, working, middle and upper, are drawing ever closer together culturally. But my wife Elaine has been fantastic and I suppose the only good thing is that it has brought us closer together. She said the tragedy had brought the tight-knit community even closer together. Globalization means that the disparate parts of the world are coming closer together. Europeans should stick closer together, one way or the other. Instead of demoralizing a people, you have brought them closer together. By touring the work, has that brought some of the film-makers closer together? Globalisation in its classic sense means the historical process by which the world moves ever closer together. These schemes of working closer together are imposed from above, and are not what many grass-roots people want. Since the June summit, the two Koreas have seemed to be moving closer together. One said that he had a desire to try to bring the Muslim and Christian worlds closer together. We were always close, but this has brought us even closer together. What brought France and America so close together at the time was their mutual struggle against Great Britain. Their lives run parallel through much of the book until circumstances draw them closer together. He says the tragedy will only serve to bring the two populations closer together. He believed that making the team live in a forest to bring them closer together would get them through. I have read of families who grew closer together when something like this happened but we all grieved in our own separate ways. He was married to the Spanish Infanta - thus bringing both houses of the Habsburgs even closer together. 2.1 (of two people) married or in a sexual relationship with each other. they split up after ten years together Example sentencesExamples Relatives and friends will always try to persuade the quarreling couple to remain together. The couple have been together for six years and there's a warmth, connection and humour between them. The couple have been together seven years and married in October last year after patching up their differences. Wakes, defending, said the couple had been together for three years. In spite of the attack, the couple are still together and have now been allowed to live under the same roof. Anyway, two weeks ago the couple got back together and were spotted out shopping in London. The couple who have been together for 13 months, were distraught and confused as it seemed no one could help them. People I have spoken to about this always got married intending to stay together for the long haul. The couple have been together for more than five years and plan to wed either this summer or at Christmas. The couple had been together 10 years and had five children, aged between seven and 14. I met her at college when I was 17, and we were together for a couple of years. The couple had been together three years before they got engaged last September. We have Elizabeth and David, a couple who have been together for 20 turbulent years. The couple had been together for five years and each had two grown-up children from previous relationships. His grandmother also claimed the couple would get back together. My boyfriend is a wonderful person, and we've been together for a couple of years now. Even had the boy and girl got it together I think it is statistically unlikely that the couple would be together in five years. After eight years together, the couple had recently been talking about getting married. Sometimes that change becomes so substantial that the couple can't stay together. The couple stayed together for eight months until the summer break arrived. 2.2 So as to be united or in agreement. he won the confidence of the government and the rebels, but could not bring the two sides together Example sentencesExamples It is time for the voices on all sides to come together and realise that this peace is just too precious to give away. Both sides should come together, give a little on each way for the good of all of us. This conflict has lasted at least 50 years and in that time, in a strange way, the sides have grown together. You have not done the cajoling and nudging that might push these two sides together. 3At the same time. they both spoke together Example sentencesExamples But how would you make the 16 rolls of paper turn at the same instant and continue together? Each wave was timed to touch down together and they were arranged so that a military unit was landed in the correct tactical order. We chuckled together as she stood and reached up to the top shelf of a grand bookcase in the corner. Synonyms simultaneously, at the same time, at the same instant, at the same moment, all together, as a group, at once, at one and the same time, at one time, concurrently, concomitantly, alongside each other, in unison, in concert, in chorus 4Without interruption; continuously. she sits for hours together in the lotus position Example sentencesExamples He had the enormous concentration level to sit for hours together to bring out a drawing. We used to sit for hours together when we were fifteen listening again and again to his two Billie Holiday records. He can be seen lost in this posture for hours together, a picture of concentration. In both these districts, the cord is sometimes not cut for hours together. The same peony can be topped up with water and cups of tea brewed for hours together. Speakers go about their oratory for hours together earning the wrath of the listeners. Synonyms in succession, in a row, at a time, successively, consecutively, running, straight, on end, one after the other, continuously, without a break, without interruption adjectivetəˈɡɛðərtəˈɡeT͟Hər informal Self-confident, level-headed, or well organized. she seems a very together young woman Example sentencesExamples Elaine is a very together businesswoman and she's made a career for herself finding jobs for celebrities. And you've always struck me as a very together sort of person. Frank is a very tough, very intelligent, very together guy. Synonyms level-headed, well balanced, well adjusted, balanced, sensible, practical, realistic, with one's feet on the ground, prudent, circumspect, pragmatic, wise, reasonable, rational, mature, stable, sane, even-tempered, commonsensical, full of common sense, judicious, sound, sober, businesslike, reliable, dependable Phrases together with As well as; along with. their meal arrived, together with a carafe of red wine Example sentencesExamples One of the older girls had made tea, and now she brought this in, together with the rich fruit cake on a plate. Then, when proofs come in, she circulates this document, together with the new pdf. Every pupil took their turn at ringing the bell, together with staff and old friends of the school. They arrived as expected together with a portion of chips and a salad garnish. This Bill, together with the Act, will mark a fundamental reform of land law in Scotland. They were then composted together with other green waste at the council's compost site. The prestigious location together with the guaranteed rental income clinched it. Ms Rowe said parishioners took along a variety of dogs together with cats and a few pet rabbits. It will be an occasion when his composure, together with that of his captain, comes into its own. A balanced diet together with a gentle daily or weekly exercise regime can work miracles. Synonyms together with, in addition to, along with, besides, plus, and, coupled with, with, over and above, on top of, over and beyond, not to mention, to say nothing of, let alone Origin Old English tōgædere, based on the preposition to + a West Germanic word related to gather. The adjective dates from the 1960s. adv..1 phr.
随便看	turn one's back on society turn one's hand turn one's hand to turn one's hand to turn one's hand to something turn one's head turn one's head turn one's nose up at turn one's nose up at turn one's stomach turn one's thoughts to turn on heel turn on its head turn on one's heel turn on one's heel turn-ons turn on the charm turn on the charm turn on the waterworks turn on to turn (or go) pink turn (or go) pink turn (or put) back the clock turn (or put) back the clock turn (or roll over or turn over) in one's grave