string together
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle together
Meanings
Combine words or actions to form something meaningful
Why “together”? Separate pieces join to form one organised whole.
“He could barely string a sentence together.”
“Maya strung several dance moves together to create a short routine.”
Don't confuse with
String together means combine words or actions to form something meaningful. String along means deceive someone by giving false hope or false promises over time.
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string along
A contrast learners often mix up
Deceive someone by giving false hope or false promises over time
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
put together
Same together pattern: joining
Assemble or organize; Combine things to form a whole
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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