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Together is defined as in or into one unit, or at the same time.

(adverb)

An example of something that is together is a chair assembled from many parts; the chair was put together.
An example of something happening together are two instruments being played at the same moment, being played together.

The definition of together is in the same place or a person who is stable or in touch with reality.

(adjective)

An example of together used as an adjective is the phrase "the children are together" in the picture.
An example of together used as an adjective is the phrase "He is really put together" which means that he is stable and secure.
An example of together used as an adjective is the phrase "she really dresses like she is together" which means that she pays attention to clothing details.

See together in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

in or into one gathering, group, mass, or place: a reunion to bring the family together
in or into contact, collision, union, etc. with each other: the cars skidded together
considered collectively; added up: winning more than all the others together
1. with one another; in association or companionship: to spend a week together
2. by joint effort: together they were able to lift the sofa
at the same time; simultaneously: shots fired together
in succession; continuously: sulking for three whole days together
in or into agreement, cooperation, etc.: to get together on a deal
in or into a unified whole

Origin: ME togeder < OE togædre, togadere < to (see to) + gædre, together < base of gaderian (see gather)

adjective

in the same place; with one another; not apart: the family will be together for the holidays
☆ Slang having fully developed one's abilities, ambitions, etc.; having an integrated personality

See together in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

In or into a single group, mass, or place: We gather together.
In or into contact: The cars crashed together. She mixed the chemicals together.
a. In association with or in relationship to one another; mutually or reciprocally: getting along together.
b. By joint or cooperative effort: We ironed the entire load of clothes together.
Regarded collectively; in total: She is worth more than all of us together. Considered together, the proposals made little sense.
In or into a unified structure or arrangement: put the food processor together.
Simultaneously: The bells rang out together.
In harmony or accord: We stand together on this issue.
Informal Into an effective, coherent condition: Get yourself together.

adjective
Slang

Emotionally stable and effective in performance: She's really together.
In tune with what is going on; hip.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English tōgǽdere; see ghedh- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

to·gethˈer·ness noun

Usage Note: Together with is often used following the subject of a sentence or clause to introduce an addition. The addition, however, does not alter the number of the verb, which is governed by the subject: The king (singular), together with two aides, is expected soon. The same is true of along with, besides, and in addition to. See Usage Notes at besides, like².

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