Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with together
The particle together starts from one core idea — parts or people joined into one place, group, or whole. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
15 phrasal verbs · 5 meaning groups
Joining
Separate pieces join to form one organised whole.
Usual verb + particle uses
The verb keeps its normal meaning. The particle adds its usual direction or relation.
put together
Assemble or organize
“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.”
string together
Combine words or actions to form something meaningful
“He could barely string a sentence together.”
“Maya strung several dance moves together to create a short routine.”
tie together
Connect related ideas or pieces of information
“The detective tied together the clues.”
“The final chart tied together the survey results.”
Gathering
People enter the same place or situation as a group.
Together
A group stays connected or cooperates as one unit.
Calm Again
Scattered feelings are pulled together into one steady self.
Organised Again
Scattered parts of life or work become organised and controlled.
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- Spaced repetition (SM-2) brings each meaning back right before you forget.
- Four practice modes train recall and discrimination, not just recognition.
