B1verb 1K

Gather

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɡæðə(r)/","/ˈɡæðəz/","/ˈɡæðəd/","/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɡæðər/","/ˈɡæðərz/","/ˈɡæðərd/","/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Gather

to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group

In simple words: To bring things or people together in one place.

Gather in a sentence

• We need to gather the information before the meeting.
• They will gather at the park for a picnic this Saturday.
• He plans to gather flowers for the wedding bouquet.
• As the clouds gathered, we knew a storm was coming.
• The group decided to gather their resources to help those in need.

How to use Gather

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'get' are used.

Grammar pattern

gather + object

Memory hint

Think of 'gather' as 'gathering friends at a party'.

Related words

Collocations with Gather

• hastily
• hurriedly
• quickly
• hastily
• hurriedly
• quickly
• quickly
• rapidly
• slowly
• begin to
• start to
• continue to

Synonyms for Gather

• collect
• assemble
• come together
• convene
• accumulate

Opposites of Gather

• disperse
• scatter
• separate

Common mistakes with Gather

• 'Gather' is sometimes confused with 'gathering', but it’s a different form.
• Learners might incorrectly use 'gather' with inanimate objects without a specified group.
• Misuse of 'gather' as a transitive verb when it should be intransitive.

Frequently asked questions about Gather

What does Gather mean?

To bring things or people together in one place.

What is the definition of Gather?

to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group

How do you use Gather in a sentence?

We need to gather the information before the meeting.

Can you give another example of Gather?

They will gather at the park for a picnic this Saturday.

What are synonyms for Gather?

Common alternatives include collect, assemble, come together, convene, accumulate.

What is the opposite of Gather?

Opposite meanings include disperse, scatter, separate.

What words go with Gather?

It commonly pairs with hastily, hurriedly, quickly, hastily, hurriedly, quickly, quickly, rapidly, slowly, begin to, start to, continue to.

What are common mistakes when using Gather?

'Gather' is sometimes confused with 'gathering', but it’s a different form. Learners might incorrectly use 'gather' with inanimate objects without a specified group. Misuse of 'gather' as a transitive verb when it should be intransitive.

How do you pronounce Gather?

US: /["/ˈɡæðər/","/ˈɡæðərz/","/ˈɡæðərd/","/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡæðə(r)/","/ˈɡæðəz/","/ˈɡæðəd/","/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Gather?

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'get' are used.

What CEFR level is Gather?

"Gather" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.