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We gather leaves into a pile.
What does Gather mean?
Gather means to bring together or collect.
Dictionary definition
To bring people or things together in one place, or to collect information, ideas, or materials.
Example sentences
Gather in a sentence
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Students gather evidence before writing a report.
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Families often gather to celebrate important events and share stories.
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Practice 1
What does gather mean?
Gather means to bring people, things, ideas, or information together.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gather correctly?
People gather when they come together in one place.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of gather?
Scatter means to spread apart, which is the opposite of gathering together.
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WordGather.
Partverb.
MeaningGather means to bring together or collect.
ExampleExample: We gather leaves into a pile.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gath · er
- Strongest beat
- gath
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gath.
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Word family
Gather word family
Base word
gather
verb
gathers
Present-tense form used with he, she, or it.
verb
gathered
Past-tense form.
noun
gathering
A meeting or event where people come together.
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Hint for students
Gather means to bring together or collect.
Common mix-up
Gather is not the same as scatter. Gather means gather means to bring together or collect.
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Read this model sentence: Students gather evidence before writing a report. Clue words: students, evidence, writing. Underline clue words that show why gather fits instead of scatter. Now write one new sentence that shows gather without using the word gather. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gather?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Students gather evidence before writing a report." Why does gather fit better than scatter?
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