get-together

get-to·geth·er

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [get tuh-geth -er]
- /gɛt təˈgɛð ər/
- /ˈɡet təˈɡeðə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [get tuh-geth -er]
- /gɛt təˈgɛð ər/

Definitions of get-together word

noun get-together an informal and usually small social gathering. 1
noun get-together a meeting or conference. 1
noun get-together (Informal) A meeting or gathering; a party or social function. 0

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Origin of get-together

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; noun use of verb phrase get together

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Parts of speech for Get-together

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Get-together

get-together popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for get-together

noun get-together

congregation — The people who are attending a church service or who regularly attend a church service are referred to as the congregation.
function — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
meeting — an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races: a track meet.
party — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
shindig — an elaborate or large dance, party, or other celebration.

All 6 Synonyms of get-together