go together
Definition
- Verb (Phrasal Verb):
- To accompany each other: "go together" means to be in the company of another person, especially as a couple, or to be suited to each other in a relationship.
- To match or be compatible: "go together" describes items, colors, flavors, or ideas that are harmonious or well-suited when combined.
Usage Examples
To accompany each other:
- They have been going together for three years now. (They are in a romantic relationship and spend time together.)
- Do you think these two people go together well? (Are they compatible as a couple?)
To match or be compatible:
- The blue shirt and the gray pants go together nicely. (The colors and styles are harmonious.)
- Red wine and cheese go together perfectly. (Their flavors complement each other.)
Advanced Usage
"to go together with": to be associated with or accompany something else.
- Loud music often goes together with a lively party. (They are commonly found together.)
"to go together like (two things)": used to emphasize a strong natural compatibility.
- They go together like salt and pepper. (They are perfectly matched, often used for couples or complementary items.)
Variants and Related Words
Go-together (n, informal): a person in a romantic relationship; a compatible pair.
- They are a perfect go-together. (They are an ideal couple.)
Going together (present participle): the state of being in a relationship or being compatible.
- Their going together was a surprise to everyone. (The fact that they were dating was unexpected.)
Synonyms
- Match: to be similar or correspond.
- The couch and curtains match perfectly. (They go together in style.)
- Harmonize: to be in agreement or combine pleasingly.
- The ingredients harmonize well in this dish. (They go together in flavor.)
- Accompany: to go with someone or something.
- She will accompany him to the party. (They go together as a pair.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Go along with: to agree to or cooperate with someone or something.
- I'll go along with your plan. (I will support it, similar to going together in agreement.)
Related Idioms
- Go hand in hand: to be closely connected or associated.
- Success and hard work go hand in hand. (They go together naturally.)
- Go together like a horse and carriage: an old-fashioned phrase meaning two things are perfectly suited.
- Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. (They are inseparable and well-matched.)