Gathering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Gathering
Gathering (noun)
- a coming together of people in a group (as for social, religious, or political purposes), assembly, meeting
- the collecting of food or raw materials from the wild
- collection, compilation
Gathering (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a body of people come together in one place
"the President spoke before the gathering of student leaders"
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a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
"attended a gathering for descendants of people who came to America on the Mayflower"
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a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
"a great gathering of dust under the bed"
Gathering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in brewing
Gathering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to bring together in one body or place
"he gathered the leftovers from the table and gave them to the dog"
"let's gather the students and have them line up on the playground before going in from recess"
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to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
"late summer is when we gather the tomatoes and begin canning them for the winter"
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to come together into one body or place
"a crowd gathered around the street musician"
"ask the faculty to gather in the lounge for the meeting"
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to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
"I gather that, since you are back so early, she didn't want to see you?"
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to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
"the newspapers that had been allowed to gather on the front doorstep told thieves that the family was away on vacation"
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to gradually increase in
"the movement gathered force as election day neared"
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to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers
"gathered the strength to finish the marathon"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gathering
The most common words with a similar meaning to Gathering:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gathering
Words with the opposite meaning of Gathering:
Near Antonyms of Gathering
Word Forms of Gathering
Inflections: gatherings
Origin & Etymology of Gathering
Middle English gaderyng, gederunge, going back to Old English gadrung, gædrung, gegaderung, gegadrung "joining, union, assembly," from gadrian, gaderian "to join, unite, gather:1" + -ung -ing:3
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Gathering
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 13
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Frequently Asked Questions about Gathering
What does "Gathering" mean?
"Gathering" means a coming together of people in a group (as for social, religious, or political purposes), assembly, meeting. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: a coming together of people in a group (as for social, religious, or political purposes), assembly, meeting. It has 11 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Gathering"?
Other words for "Gathering" include assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, ingathering, meeting and muster. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gathering" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Gathering"?
There are 294 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gathering". Common alternatives include assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, ingathering, meeting, muster, congress and convention.
What is the opposite of "Gathering"?
Antonyms of "Gathering" include distant, far-off, remote, eventual, ultimate, bygone, former and past. Near antonyms include disintegrating, dissolving, separating and severing.
How do you use "Gathering" in a sentence?
Examples of "Gathering" in a sentence: "the President spoke before the gathering of student leaders"; "attended a gathering for descendants of people who came to America on the Mayflower"; "a great gathering of dust under the bed".
Is "Gathering" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Gathering" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Gathering" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Gathering" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Gathering"?
"Gathering" is pronounced /ˈga-t͟hə-riŋ/ and divided into syllables as gath·er·ing.