with or near someone or something else, in the same place or group
The children played together in the park.
Let’s sit together at the concert so we can talk.
into one piece or group after being separate
She glued the broken vase back together.
Push the desks together to make one big table.
(informal) well-organized, calm, and in control of your life or a situation
Jada is so together—she never forgets a deadline.
After therapy, he felt more together than ever.
in addition to; along with
She sent the invoice together with the signed contract.
The teacher, together with the students, planted trees behind the school.
completely; totally
The screen went altogether dark during the power outage.
She was altogether delighted with the surprise.
✦ From Middle English altogeder, equivalent to all + together.
in total; with everything added up
There were fifteen guests altogether at the party.
The bill came to $200 altogether.
✦ See first sense etymology.
considering everything; on the whole
Altogether, I think the meeting was productive.
It was a tough hike, but altogether an enjoyable day.
