put together
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle together
Meanings
Assemble or organize
Why “together”? Separate pieces join to form one organised whole.
“Leo put together a packed lunch in the kitchen before work.”
“Omar put together a training plan for the team.”
“Maya put together a playlist while Leo got ready for their night out.”
“Maya put together a small bag for the weekend train trip.”
Combine things to form a whole
“Put the pieces together carefully.”
“Maya put the shelf together by herself.”
“The mechanic put the engine back together by evening.”
Don't confuse with
Put together means assemble or organize. Put aside means save for a specific purpose.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
put aside
A contrast learners often mix up
Save for a specific purpose; Ignore or set a feeling aside
come together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine or be assembled to form something whole; Unite to help or achieve a shared goal
get together
Same together pattern: joining
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
hold together
Same together pattern: joining
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty; Stay joined, or keep separate parts joined
piece together
Same together pattern: joining
Understand a story or situation by combining small clues
string together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine words or actions to form something meaningful
throw together
Same together pattern: joining
Make something quickly with whatever is available
tie together
Same together pattern: joining
Connect related ideas or pieces of information
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