Foundation level · Year 4 · free
gather
verb · Say it: GATH-er
What it means
Foundationto come together in a group, or to collect things into one place
The pupils gathered in the hall for the morning assembly.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- assemble
- collect
- meet
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- disperse
- scatter
More examples
- We gathered conkers in the park on a crisp autumn afternoon.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'gaderian', meaning 'to bring together'.
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