/ˈɡæðə/

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Meaning

To come together in one place, or to bring things together.

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Word origin

From Old English gaderian, meaning to bring together.

Origin
Old English
Root
gaderian
English cognates
together

Grammar

Verb typeregular (gather, gathers, gathered)

Examples

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"Gather" here means that people came together.

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Here "gather" means to pick things up and bring them together.

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"Gather" is often used for family or friends meeting.

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This word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 6: gather, path, papa and 7 more words.