Another Word for Together: 30 Synonyms With Examples

The closest everyday alternatives to together are jointly, collectively, side by side, and in tandem. They fit different situations. Use jointly for shared ownership or responsibility, collectively for a group acting as one, and in tandem for partnerships and systems that work at the same time.

“Together” also has other uses. It can mean “at the same time” (simultaneously), “in total” (altogether), or “one after another” (in a row). In informal English, it can describe a calm, well-organized person (composed, level-headed).

Quick list: jointly, collectively, side by side, in tandem, combined, simultaneously, at once, altogether, consecutively, composed

This article looks at 30 alternatives with meanings, IPA, usage notes, examples, and context. Some are close synonyms. Others fit only one sense of “together,” and the usage notes say which is which.

At a Glance: Together Synonyms and Related Alternatives

Alternative	Part of Speech	Meaning	Register / Tone	Ideal Context
Jointly	Adverb	Shared between two or more people	Neutral to formal	Ownership, decisions, reports
Collectively	Adverb	As a group, all acting as one	Neutral to formal	Teams, communities, statements
Side by side	Adverbial phrase	Next to each other, or in close cooperation	Neutral	Work, walking, partnerships
In tandem	Adverbial phrase	One with the other, in partnership	Neutral to formal	Systems, teams, policies
Combined	Adjective	Joined into one	Neutral	Totals, efforts, ingredients
Simultaneously	Adverb	At the same time	Formal	Events, tasks, processes
In unison	Adverbial phrase	Saying or doing the same thing at once	Neutral	Singing, speaking, moving
Altogether	Adverb	In total, or completely	Neutral	Counting, summing up
In a row	Adverbial phrase	One after another without a break	Everyday	Wins, days, events
Composed	Adjective	Calm and in control	Neutral to formal	Describing a person

Which Word Should You Use?

If you want to…	Use	Why
Say two people own or decide something together	jointly	It stresses shared responsibility.
Say a whole group acted as one	collectively	It treats the group as a single unit.
Say two things work in partnership	in tandem	It suggests close cooperation.
Say things happen at the same moment	simultaneously	It is clear and precise.
Say people spoke or moved together	in unison	It suggests the same action at the same time.
Give a total	altogether	It means “counting everything.”
Describe events one after another	in a row	It is natural and everyday.
Describe a calm, organized person	composed	It fits the informal adjective sense of “together.”

Exploring the Multiple Meanings of “Together”

1. With Each Other or in Company

• Meaning: In the company of another person or thing, or in cooperation.
• Explanation: This is the most common sense. It covers people who are in the same place or who work toward the same goal.
• Example: We walked to school together.

2. Joined or Combined

• Meaning: Joined, mixed, or fixed into one unit.
• Explanation: This sense is common for objects, ingredients, and ideas. It often appears with verbs such as mix, tie, and put.
• Example: Mix the flour and sugar together.

3. As a Whole or in Total

• Meaning: Considered as a group, or counted in total.
• Explanation: This sense treats separate things as one set. It often appears in money and numbers.
• Example: Together, they earn more than I do.

4. At the Same Time

• Meaning: At the same moment, or at once.
• Explanation: This sense is about timing. It often describes events or actions that overlap.
• Example: The two trains arrived together.

5. Without a Break

• Meaning: One after another, in an unbroken run.
• Explanation: In this sense, “together” follows a period of time: for three days together. It is less common than the other senses, and many speakers prefer in a row.
• Example: It rained for three days together.

6. Calm and Well Organized (Informal Adjective)

• Meaning: Calm, confident, and in control of one’s life.
• Explanation: This is an informal adjective, often used with very or really. The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary says this adjective use dates from the 1960s.
• Example: She seems very together for someone so young.

Sources: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together); Dictionary.com (together); Etymonline (together).

Analyzing 30 Together Alternatives in Detail

Some alternatives below are direct synonyms of “together,” while others fit only one sense and are marked as related alternatives.

Group 1: Doing Something With Others

1. Jointly

IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪntli/ (US and UK)

Definition: In a way that is shared by two or more people.

• Usage: A close synonym for the “with others” sense. It is slightly more formal than “together” and often relates to ownership, decisions, and responsibility.
• Example: The two sisters jointly own the shop.

2. Collectively

IPA: /kəˈlɛktɪvli/ (US and UK)

Definition: As a group, with all members acting as one.

• Usage: A close synonym when a whole group acts or is counted as one unit. It also fits the “as a whole” sense.
• Example: The staff collectively decided to change the schedule.

3. Side by side

IPA: /ˌsaɪd baɪ ˈsaɪd/ (US and UK)

Definition: Next to each other, or working closely with each other.

• Usage: A close match for “together” in both literal and figurative senses. It can describe physical position or close cooperation.
• Example: The two nurses worked side by side all night.

4. In tandem

IPA: /ɪn ˈtændəm/ (US and UK)

Definition: Working or happening together, one with the other.

• Usage: A close synonym for partnerships and linked processes. It is neutral to slightly formal and often appears in business and news writing.
• Example: The two programs work in tandem.

5. Cooperatively

IPA: US /koʊˈɑːpərətɪvli/ · UK /kəʊˈɒpərətɪvli/

Definition: In a way that shows people helping each other.

• Usage: A related alternative. It describes how people work together, not just that they are together.
• Example: The children played cooperatively all afternoon.

Group 2: Joined or Combined

6. Combined

IPA: /kəmˈbaɪnd/ (US and UK)

Definition: Joined into one, or made up of two or more things.

• Usage: A related alternative. It is an adjective, so it goes before a noun, as in combined efforts, not in the same position as the adverb “together.”
• Example: Their combined savings paid for the trip.

7. United

IPA: US /juˈnaɪtɪd/ · UK /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

Definition: Joined as one for a shared purpose.

• Usage: A related alternative for people or groups who act in agreement. It is often used with stand or remain.
• Example: The team stood united after the loss.

8. Joined

IPA: /dʒɔɪnd/ (US and UK)

Definition: Connected to each other.

• Usage: A related alternative for physical connection. It describes the result of joining, not the act of doing something with others.
• Example: The two pipes are joined at the corner.

9. Integrated

IPA: US /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪtɪd/ · UK /ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/

Definition: Combined so that the parts work as one whole.

• Usage: A related formal alternative. It fits systems, services, and designs, not everyday groups.
• Example: The app has an integrated payment system.

10. Merged

IPA: US /mɜːrdʒd/ · UK /mɜːdʒd/

Definition: Combined so that the parts are no longer separate.

• Usage: A related alternative. It goes further than “together,” because the parts become one thing.
• Example: The two banks merged last year.

Group 3: At the Same Time

11. Simultaneously

IPA: US /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/ · UK /ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

Definition: At exactly the same time.

• Usage: A close synonym for the “same time” sense. It is more formal and precise than “together.”
• Example: The two alarms went off simultaneously.

12. At once

IPA: /æt ˈwʌns/ (US and UK)

Definition: At the same time.

• Usage: A close synonym in the “same time” sense, but it can also mean “immediately,” so context matters.
• Example: Don’t try to do everything at once.

13. Concurrently

IPA: US /kənˈkɜːrəntli/ · UK /kənˈkʌrəntli/

Definition: At the same time, often over a period.

• Usage: A formal alternative. It is common in law, business, and computing, for example when two sentences are served at the same time.
• Example: The two projects ran concurrently.

14. In unison

IPA: /ɪn ˈjuːnɪsən/ (US and UK)

Definition: Saying, singing, or doing the same thing at the same time.

• Usage: A close match when the same action is shared. It is narrower than “together” and fits voices and movements.
• Example: The class answered in unison.

15. In sync

IPA: /ɪn ˈsɪŋk/ (US and UK)

Definition: Working or moving at the same pace or rhythm.

• Usage: An informal, related alternative. It suggests close timing or agreement, as with dancers, teams, or devices.
• Example: The two dancers were perfectly in sync.

Group 4: In Total or as a Whole

16. Altogether

IPA: US /ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðər/ · UK /ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðə/

Definition: In total, or completely.

• Usage: A related alternative, not an exact synonym. It fits the “in total” sense, but it is not the same as the phrase “all together.” See the explainer below.
• Example: The books cost twenty dollars altogether.

17. In total

IPA: US /ɪn ˈtoʊtəl/ · UK /ɪn ˈtəʊtəl/

Definition: When everything is counted.

• Usage: A clear alternative for numbers and amounts. It is neutral and works in speech and writing.
• Example: In total, forty people came.

18. All told

IPA: US /ɔːl ˈtoʊld/ · UK /ɔːl ˈtəʊld/

Definition: Counting everything.

• Usage: A related alternative. It is conversational and sums up a list or cost.
• Example: All told, the trip cost nine hundred dollars.

19. In all

IPA: /ɪn ˈɔːl/ (US and UK)

Definition: Counting everyone or everything.

• Usage: A related alternative for totals. It usually comes after the number.
• Example: There were twelve guests in all.

20. As a whole

IPA: US /æz ə ˈhoʊl/ · UK /æz ə ˈhəʊl/

Definition: Considered as one single unit.

• Usage: A related alternative for the “taken as a group” sense. It describes a unit, not people acting at the same time.
• Example: The town as a whole voted yes.

Group 5: One After Another

21. Consecutively

IPA: US /kənˈsɛkjətɪvli/ · UK /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪvli/

Definition: One after another, in order and without a break.

• Usage: A related formal alternative for the “unbroken run” sense. It is stronger than “together” and common in sports and records.
• Example: The team won five games consecutively.

22. In a row

IPA: US /ɪn ə ˈroʊ/ · UK /ɪn ə ˈrəʊ/

Definition: One after another without a break.

• Usage: The most natural everyday alternative for this sense. It works for days, wins, and events.
• Example: She won three games in a row.

23. Running

IPA: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ (US and UK)

Definition: One after another, with no gap.

• Usage: A related informal alternative. It follows a number and a time word, as in for three days running.
• Example: It snowed for four days running.

24. Successively

IPA: /səkˈsɛsɪvli/ (US and UK)

Definition: One after another, in order.

• Usage: A related formal alternative. It stresses order, and it does not always mean “without any break.”
• Example: Three successively larger boxes were stacked on the shelf.

25. Continuously

IPA: /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ (US and UK)

Definition: Without stopping.

• Usage: A related alternative. It describes one unbroken action, not a series of events.
• Example: It rained continuously for two days.

Group 6: Calm and Well-Organized (Adjective Sense)

26. Composed

IPA: US /kəmˈpoʊzd/ · UK /kəmˈpəʊzd/

Definition: Calm and in control of your feelings.

• Usage: A close match for the informal adjective “together,” with a more formal tone.
• Example: She stayed composed during the interview.

27. Collected

IPA: /kəˈlɛktɪd/ (US and UK)

Definition: Calm and in control.

• Usage: A related alternative, often used in the phrase cool, calm, and collected.
• Example: He remained collected under pressure.

28. Level-headed

IPA: /ˌlɛvəl ˈhɛdɪd/ (US and UK)

Definition: Sensible and calm in a difficult situation.

• Usage: A related alternative. It stresses good judgment as well as calm.
• Example: She is a level-headed manager.

29. Well-adjusted

IPA: /ˌwɛl əˈdʒʌstɪd/ (US and UK)

Definition: Emotionally balanced and able to cope with life.

• Usage: A related alternative. It describes general balance, so it is broader than the informal “together.”
• Example: The children seem happy and well-adjusted.

30. Organized

IPA: US /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/ · UK /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

Definition: Able to plan well and keep things in order.

• Usage: A related alternative. It covers only the “well managed” part of the informal “together.”
• Example: He is an organized student.

Sources: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together); Dictionary.com (together); Etymonline (together).

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Together vs. Altogether vs. All Together

These three forms look similar but work differently.

Form	Meaning	Example
together	With each other, jointly, or at the same time	We cooked together.
altogether	Completely, in total, or on the whole	That will be eleven dollars altogether.
all together	Everyone or everything in one group or place	We sat all together at lunch.

“Altogether” is only used as an adverb, while “all together” is used in other ways. A simple test works well. If you can separate “all” from “together” in the sentence, use “all together.” For example, We all sat together at work, so We sat all together is correct. I am not altogether sure it cannot be split, so it takes the single word.

Sources: Writing Explained; LanguageTool; Business Writing Blog; Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together).

Together and Opposite/Paired Word Pairs

Word	Paired Word	Note
Together	Apart	The most natural opposite for “with each other” and “joined.”
Together	Separately	The opposite when people or things act on their own.
Together	Alone	Contrasts being with others and being by yourself.
Together	One at a time	The opposite of the “same time” sense.
Together	Individually	Contrasts the group with each member.
Together (adj.)	Disorganized	The opposite of the informal “calm and organized” sense.

“Apart” is the most common opposite of “together,” but the best pair depends on the sense.

Sources: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together); Dictionary.com (together).

Common Word Partners of “Together”

Pattern	Common Partners	Example
verb + together	work, live, stay, stick, play, come, get	The children play together every day.
verb + object + together	mix, tie, put, bring, pull, piece	Put the pieces together.
together + with	together with (meaning “as well as”)	The letter, together with the form, is in the folder.
together + as	together as one, together as a team	We stood together as a team.
adverb + together	closely, tightly, all	The trees grew close together.
together + again	back together again, together again	The band is together again.

Sources: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together); Dictionary.com (together).

Idiomatic Phrases Featuring “Together”

1. Get your act together

• Meaning: To start behaving in a more organized or sensible way.
• Example: If you want the job, you need to get your act together.

2. Pull yourself together

• Meaning: To calm down and control your feelings.
• Example: She took a deep breath and pulled herself together.

3. Put two and two together

• Meaning: To reach a conclusion from separate pieces of information.
• Example: When I saw both of their bags, I put two and two together.

4. Together with

• Meaning: As well as, or including. This is a fixed phrase, not a figurative idiom, and the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary lists it as a separate entry.
• Example: Together with her brother, she runs the café.

Sources: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together).

Word Formation of “Together”

Etymology & Structure

“Together” comes from Old English togædere, made of to plus gædere, a word that meant “together.” The second part is related to the word “gather.”

Date and History

Dictionary.com says the word was first recorded before the year 900. The Middle English form was togeder. The sense of single things being unified or integrated dates from about 1300. The adjective use dates from the 1960s. Etymonline also notes that Middle English had many words beginning with to-, and few survive, including together and to-do.

Word Class Variations

• Adverb: together (main use)
• Adjective: together (informal: calm and organized)
• Noun: togetherness; get-together
• Related adverb: altogether
• Related phrase: together with

Sources: Etymonline (together); Oxford Learner’s Dictionary (together); Dictionary.com (together).

Common Word Choice Mistakes

• “My sister together with her friends are coming”: use is coming. “Together with” does not make the subject plural.
• “I am all together sure”: use altogether sure.
• “We went home together”: use We went home together.
• “Mix together them”: use Mix them together.
• “Sit together with me”: use Sit with me.
• “We gathered together at noon”: use We gathered at noon. “Together” repeats what “gathered” already says.
• “Together sixty guests came”: use Sixty guests altogether.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest synonym for together?
Jointly and collectively are the closest single-word synonyms. For everyday use, side by side and in tandem are also common.

What is another word for together at the same time?
Simultaneously is the most common choice. Concurrently is more formal, and at once is more casual.

What is another word for together in a row?
In a row is the most natural. Consecutively is more formal.

What is a formal alternative to together?
Jointly, collectively, and concurrently are formal alternatives, depending on the sense.

What is the opposite of together?
Apart is the most common opposite. Separately and individually also work.

Is together the same as altogether?
No. “Together” means with each other. “Altogether” means in total or completely.

Can together be an adjective?
Yes, informally. It means calm and well organized, as in She is very together. The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary dates this use to the 1960s.

Can we describe objects as well as people?
Yes. It works for things that are joined or mixed, as in tied together or mixed together.

Does “together with” change the verb?
No. In standard usage, the verb agrees with the first subject, not the words after “together with.”

What is a figurative alternative for working together?
Hand in hand and side by side are figurative ways to describe close cooperation.

Conclusion

The closest alternatives to “together” are jointly, collectively, side by side, and in tandem. Each fits a slightly different situation.

“Together” has several meanings: with others, combined, at the same time, in total, in a row, and, informally, calm and organized. Words like simultaneously or consecutively match only one sense, so context decides the best choice.

To choose well, first decide which sense you need. Then pick the word that fits that sense and your tone, and check forms like altogether and all together carefully.