Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Gathering.
How to pronounce gathering:
US
Gathering - as a noun
A group of persons together in one place
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assemblage15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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The social act of assembling
Example: "They demanded the right of assembly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assemblage15assembly15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group actionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of gathering something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gather10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aggregation14assembling15collecting15collection14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gather10Gathering - as a verb
To collect; normally separate things.
Example: "I've been gathering ideas from the people i work with."
To bring parts of a whole closer.
Example: "She gathered the shawl about her as she stepped into the cold."
To infer or conclude; to know from a different source.
Example: "From his silence, i gathered that things had not gone well."
(of a boil or sore) to be filled with pus
Example: "Salt water can help boils to gather and then burst."
To collect molten glass on the end of a tool.
To gain; to win.
Gathering - as an adjective
That gathers together
Example: "She was worried by the gathering stormclouds."
Example Sentences
"The family reunion was a joyful gathering of relatives from near and far."
"We had a small gathering of friends at our house for a movie night."
"The political rally turned into an unruly gathering of protestors and counter-protestors."
"The annual festival is a popular gathering for music lovers and artists."
"The church organized a community gathering to discuss local issues."
Word Game Points
Is GATHERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gathering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GATHERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is GATHERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gathering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGATHERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is GATHERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gathering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGATHERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
