together
gb/təɡˈɛðɚ/ us/təɡˈɛðɚ/
A1
English
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együtt, egyszerre, összefogva, közösen, összeszedett, összeszedi magát
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együtt
A1
Usage pattern:
[people/things] are together
We sat together on the couch.
Együtt ültünk a kanapén.
The children walked together to school.
A gyerekek együtt mentek iskolába.
Let's keep all the documents together in one folder.
Learner examples
We are together in the room.
Együtt vagyunk a szobában.
They walk together to the park.
Együtt mennek a parkba.
Please put the books together.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'together' with 'with' when talking about company, e.g., 'I am with him' vs. 'We are together'. The first means being in someone's company, the second can also mean being a couple.
Meaning
in the same location
Collocations
come together
|sit together
|stand together
Synonyms
close (Implies physical nearness but not necessarily unity or companionship.)
Antonyms
apart (Means separated in space or distance.)
Themes
daily life
|relationships
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In the same place or near each other.
In the same place, position, or close proximity to each other.
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együtt
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is together with [someone]
We have been living together for three years.
Három éve együtt élünk.
They worked together on the project.
Együtt dolgoztak a projekten.
The two friends traveled together across Europe.
Learner examples
I live together with my sister.
A lánytestvéremmel élek együtt.
We work together in the shop.
Együtt dolgozunk a boltban.
They go to school together.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'together' when it's needed to stress joint action, leading to ambiguity.
Meaning
in company with others
Collocations
live together
|work together
|travel together
Synonyms
with (A more general preposition for accompaniment; doesn't carry the same sense of unity or joint activity.)
Antonyms
alone (Means without the company of others.)
Themes
relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
With another person or other people.
With another person or other people, showing companionship or joint action.
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egyszerre
A2
They all shouted together when the goal was scored.
Mind egyszerre kiáltottak fel, amikor gól született.
The choir sang together in perfect harmony.
A kórus egyszerre, tökéletes összhangban énekelt.
We started running together at the signal.
Learner examples
We sing together in the class.
Az órán egyszerre énekelünk.
They start together at the race.
Egyszerre rajtolnak a versenyen.
The bells ring together at noon.
Meaning
simultaneously
Collocations
sing together
|arrive together
|laugh together
Synonyms
simultaneously (More formal and technical; often used in scientific or official contexts.)
Antonyms
separately (Means at different times or individually.)
Themes
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
At the same time as something else.
At the same time; happening or done simultaneously.
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összefogva
B2
közösen
A2
We must stand together against injustice.
Összefogva kell kiállnunk az igazságtalanság ellen.
The community came together to help those in need.
A közösség összefogott, hogy segítsen a rászorulóknak.
They acted together to solve the problem.
Learner examples
We work together to win.
Összefogva dolgozunk a győzelemért.
They stand together in the game.
A játékban összetartanak.
The people come together to help.
Meaning
in agreement or unity
Collocations
stand together
|work together
|come together
Synonyms
unitedly (Formal and less common; used mainly in speeches or writing.)
Antonyms
dividedly (Rare; means acting in disagreement or separately.)
Themes
relationships
|teamwork
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Agreeing and working as one group.
In agreement, cooperation, or unity with others.
B2
INFORMAL
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összeszedett
B2
She really has it all together these days.
Mostanában tényleg nagyon összeszedett.
You need to get yourself together before the meeting.
Össze kell szedned magad a megbeszélés előtt.
He seems very together for someone so young.
Learner examples
She is very together now.
Most már nagyon összeszedett.
I must get myself together for work.
Össze kell szednem magam a munkához.
He looks together today.
Meaning
mentally organized and stable
Collocations
get it together
|seem together
Synonyms
composed (More formal; emphasizes calmness rather than general life organization.)
Antonyms
disorganized (Lacking order or control in life or mind.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Calm, organized, and in control of your life and feelings.
Having one's life, emotions, and actions well-organized and under control.
Grammar
Dictionary form
together
IPA
GB/təɡˈɛðɚ/
US/təɡˈɛðɚ/
Syllables & stress
to - geth - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (geth)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: together
- Plural: togethers
Word family
Forms
togethers
noun
Core family
togetherness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
apart
adverb A2
separately
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
altogether
adverb B1
Expressions
come together
1/kˈʌm təɡˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
gather or unite for a purpose
To meet or join as a group for a reason.
Examples
- The community came together to clean up the park.
- People from all over the city came together for the festival.
get it together
1/ɡˈɛt ˈɪt təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
informal
regain control and organization
To become calm and organized again after being upset or confused.
Examples
- You need to get it together before your big presentation.
- After a bad start, she got it together and finished the job well.
pull yourself together
1/pˈʊl jʊɹsˈɛlf təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
regain composure after upset
To become calm and act normally again after being upset or afraid.
Examples
- She took a deep breath and pulled herself together.
- You need to pull yourself together before talking to them.
put two and two together
1/pˈʊt tˈu ˈænd tˈu təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
infer from facts or clues
To understand something by thinking about the facts you know.
Examples
- I didn't tell him I was leaving, but he put two and two together.
- She saw his car outside and put two and two together.
put two and two together
2/pˈʊt tˈu ˈænd tˈu təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
Draw a logical conclusion
To guess what is happening or true by looking at the facts you know.
Examples
- I saw them together and put two and two together.
- When he didn't come to work, we put two and two together and realized he was sick.
stick together
1/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
stay close and support each other
To stay near someone and help each other.
Examples
- We need to stick together during hard times.
- The friends stuck together throughout college.
stick together
2/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Stay close and support each other
To stay with other people and help each other.
Examples
- Families should stick together in hard times.
- We need to stick together if we want to win.