Gather Around

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæðər əˈraʊnd/

Definitions of gather around

verb to come together in a group or circle

Example Sentences

A1 Children gather around the storyteller during storytime.

A2 Families often gather around the dinner table to eat together.

B1 Students gather around the teacher to listen to instructions.

B2 Fans gather around the stage to get a closer look at the band performing.

C1 The villagers gather around the town square to discuss important matters.

C2 Journalists gather around the press conference to get the latest updates.

adverb used to describe the action of coming together in a group or circle

Example Sentences

A1 People gather around the fire to keep warm.

A2 Friends gather around to celebrate birthdays together.

B1 Employees gather around the boss to hear the latest updates.

B2 Protesters gather around the government building to demand change.

C1 Scientists gather around the microscope to observe the specimen.

C2 Leaders gather around the table to discuss important matters.

Examples of gather around in a Sentence

formal Please gather around for the presentation.

informal Hey everyone, gather around so we can take a group photo.

slang Yo, come gather around and check out this cool video.

figurative Let's gather around the table and discuss our plans for the future.

Grammatical Forms of gather around

• past tense: gathered
• plural: gather around
• comparative: more gathered around
• superlative: most gathered around
• present tense: gather around
• future tense: will gather around
• perfect tense: have gathered around
• continuous tense: is gathering around
• singular: gathers around
• positive degree: gather around
• infinitive: to gather around
• gerund: gathering around
• participle: gathered around

Origin and Evolution of gather around

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'gather around' likely originated from the idea of people coming together in a group or circle for a specific purpose or event.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'gather around' has become a common way to invite people to join together in a social setting or for a shared activity, emphasizing the sense of unity and community.