Definition

1. Preposition:
   • In addition to; along with; and also: Used to indicate that something is included or considered in combination with something else. It connects two or more elements, emphasizing their joint presence or action.

Usage

• "Together with" is used to link nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns. It places the primary focus on the first element mentioned, while adding the second as a connected or accompanying factor. It is more formal than simply using "and."
• It often implies a sense of combination or partnership between the elements.

Examples

• Preposition:
  • The CEO, together with her board of directors, will make the announcement. (The CEO is the primary subject, and the board is acting in conjunction with her.)
  • We served pasta together with a fresh salad. (The pasta was the main dish, accompanied by the salad.)
  • His experience, together with his qualifications, makes him the ideal candidate. (Both factors combine to create the ideal profile.)

Advanced Usage

• In formal or legal contexts: "Together with" is often used to list items or parties in a precise manner.
  • The document must be signed by the tenant together with a guarantor.
• To indicate combined effect or result: Used to show that multiple factors lead to a single outcome.
  • The heavy rain, together with strong winds, caused widespread flooding.

Variants and Related Words

• Along with: Very similar in meaning and usage, though slightly less formal.
  • She arrived along with her colleagues.
• In conjunction with: A more formal synonym, often used in technical, academic, or official writing.
  • The drug is used in conjunction with dietary changes.
• Coupled with: Emphasizes that one thing combined with another produces a particular effect.
  • His shyness, coupled with a lack of experience, made the interview difficult.

Synonyms

• Additionally
• Plus (informal)
• As well as

Notes on Usage

• The verb that follows "together with" typically agrees in number with the first subject, not the noun phrase after "together with."
  • Correct: The president, together with the advisors, is attending. (The verb "is" agrees with "the president.")
  • Less Common: The president, together with the advisors, are attending. (This is sometimes used but is considered less standard in formal writing.)
• It is not typically used as a phrasal verb. It functions strictly as a compound preposition.

Adverb

1. in conjunction with; combined
   • our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage
   • we couldn't pay for the damages with all our salaries put together