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Together

Together is an English word used as an adverb, adjective, and noun in some contexts, meaning “with each other,” “at the same time,” or “in a unified or combined way.” It can also describe a person who is emotionally stable or well organized in informal usage.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Together is an English word used as an adverb, adjective, and noun in some contexts. Its core meaning is being with each other or in one place, often in a Community, and it can also mean doing something at the same time or in cooperation. In informal usage, it can describe a person who is emotionally stable or well organized, and in relationship contexts it commonly refers to people in a romantic relationship or acting as a couple.

Meaning and usage

Together is a common English adverb with several closely related meanings, including being with others, happening simultaneously, or acting jointly. It is also used to describe a unified or coherent whole.

Relationship sense

In relationship contexts, together can mean that two people are in a close romantic relationship, sometimes leading to U-Hauling. This usage is especially common in informal conversation and dictionary examples.

Informal adjective use

As an informal adjective, together can describe someone who is emotionally stable, confident, or well organized. This sense is widely listed in major dictionaries and thesauruses.

Common related phrases include “get together,” meaning to meet or assemble, and “get it together,” meaning to become more organized or emotionally composed.

Key facts

  • The core meaning of together is being with each other or in one place.
  • It can also mean doing something at the same time or in cooperation.
  • In relationship usage, it can describe two people who are romantically involved.
  • Informally, it can describe someone who is calm, composed, or well organized.
  • Dictionaries also use it for things that are combined, unified, or acting as a whole.
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Canadian context

The word is used in Canadian English with the same core meanings as in other varieties of English, including relationship and informal slang senses.

Frequently asked questions

What does “together” mean in a relationship context?
It usually means two people are in a close romantic relationship or are acting as a couple.
Is “together” only an adverb?
No. It is most commonly an adverb, but dictionaries also list informal adjective uses such as “she’s really together.”
Can “together” mean “at the same time”?
Yes. A standard dictionary meaning of together is that things happen simultaneously.
Can “together” mean “organized” or “composed”?
Yes. Informal usage includes “well organized,” “confident,” or “emotionally stable.”
Does “together” imply cooperation?
Often, yes. It can mean acting jointly, in cooperation, or with combined effort.

References

  1. Merriam-Webster — https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/together
    Supports: Core definitions including with each other, at the same time, jointly, and in harmony.
  2. Cambridge Dictionary — https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/together
    Supports: Relationship sense, simultaneous use, combined use, and informal adjective use for being organized or capable.
  3. Dictionary.com — https://www.dictionary.com/browse/together
    Supports: Multiple senses including union, relationship, collectively, simultaneously, and slang meaning emotionally stable and well organized.
  4. Collins English Dictionary — https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/together
    Supports: Doing things with each other, at the same time, in the same place, and informal slang meaning.