gathered
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Brought together; assembled: Describes things or people that have been collected or assembled into one place or group.
- Drawn into folds or pleats: Describes fabric that is intentionally drawn together, creating a bunched or ruffled appearance, as in sewing or tailoring.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The gathered crowd waited patiently for the concert to begin. (The assembled crowd waited patiently.)
- She wore a dress with a gathered waist, which was very flattering. (She wore a dress with fabric drawn into folds at the waist.)
Advanced Usage
- "gathered from": This phrase indicates the source or origin of assembled information or people.
- The data, gathered from multiple surveys, showed a clear trend. (The data, collected from multiple sources, showed a clear trend.)
- "gathered around": Describes people or things coming together in a circle or group around a central point.
- The children gathered around the teacher to hear the story. (The children assembled around the teacher.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gather (verb): To bring together; to collect.
- We will gather all the necessary documents.
- Gathering (noun): An assembly or meeting of people.
- The family reunion was a large gathering.
Synonyms
- Assembled: Brought together into a group.
- Collected: Gathered together from various sources.
- Congregated: Came together in a crowd.
- Pleated (for fabric): Folded into pleats.
Antonyms
- Scattered: Spread or thrown about over a wide area.
- Dispersed: Distributed or spread over a wide area; broken up.
Related Phrases
- Gather speed/momentum: To gradually increase in speed or force.
- The protest began to gather momentum as more people joined.
- Gather one's thoughts: To take a moment to think clearly and organize one's ideas.
- He paused to gather his thoughts before answering the difficult question.
Adjective
- brought together in one place
- the collected works of Milton
- the gathered folds of the skirt