gather — to come together or bring together in one place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to come together or bring together in one place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæðər/
Korean meaning: 모이다, 모으다
Korean pronunciation: 개-더 (강세: 개)
Example Sentences
- The detective gathered clues like a squirrel gathering nuts for winter.
- Students gather in the library during exam period like moths to a flame.
- From your expression, I gather the pizza was terrible.
gather
VERB//ˈɡæðər//
to come together or bring together in one place
to come together or bring together in one place
Children gather 'round father - he'd rather have it no other way!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'gaderian' or 'gadorian', related to Old Norse 'gadur' meaning 'companionship' or 'fellowship'. The word is ultimately of Germanic origin, connected to the concept of bringing things together into a unified group.
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📝Examples
“The detective gathered clues like a squirrel gathering nuts for winter.”
“Students gather in the library during exam period like moths to a flame.”
“From your expression, I gather the pizza was terrible.”
“The book has been gathering dust on the shelf for years.”
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