C1noun 2K

Gathering

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Gathering

a meeting of people for a particular purpose

In simple words: A meeting of people to talk or do activities together.

Gathering in a sentence

• a **social/family gathering**
• He was asked to speak at a gathering of religious leaders.
• We're having a small family gathering to mark our wedding anniversary.
• While the country was under martial law there was a ban on public gatherings.
• The president addressed a gathering of local government officials.
• We all go to my parents' at Christmas for the annual gathering of the clan.
• methods of information gathering

How to use Gathering

Commonly used for social events and meetings. Suitable in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in very formal settings like official business meetings.

Grammar pattern

gathering + object

Memory hint

Think of 'gather' like a 'garden' where people come together to share and grow.

Related words

Collocations with Gathering

• big
• large
• small
• attend
• go to
• have
• take place
• gathering of
• a gathering of the clan/​clans
• information
• intelligence

Synonyms for Gathering

• meeting
• assembly
• convention
• get-together
• event

Opposites of Gathering

• scattering
• dispersal

Common mistakes with Gathering

• Confused with 'gather' as a verb instead of noun.
• Using it to describe something that isn't a meeting or social event.
• Incorrect pluralization (e.g., 'gatherings' used without context).

Frequently asked questions about Gathering

What does Gathering mean?

A meeting of people to talk or do activities together.

What is the definition of Gathering?

a meeting of people for a particular purpose

How do you use Gathering in a sentence?

a **social/family gathering**

Can you give another example of Gathering?

He was asked to speak at a gathering of religious leaders.

What are synonyms for Gathering?

Common alternatives include meeting, assembly, convention, get-together, event.

What is the opposite of Gathering?

Opposite meanings include scattering, dispersal.

What words go with Gathering?

It commonly pairs with big, large, small, attend, go to, have, take place, gathering of, a gathering of the clan/​clans, information, intelligence.

What are common mistakes when using Gathering?

Confused with 'gather' as a verb instead of noun. Using it to describe something that isn't a meeting or social event. Incorrect pluralization (e.g., 'gatherings' used without context).

How do you pronounce Gathering?

US: /["/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Gathering?

Commonly used for social events and meetings. Suitable in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in very formal settings like official business meetings.

What CEFR level is Gathering?

"Gathering" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.