Definitions and Examples of gather, collect, assemble
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To come together in a group; to collect or accumulate.
Example
We will gather all the necessary materials before starting the project.
To bring things together and keep them in one place; to accumulate or amass.
Example
She likes to collect stamps from different countries.
To put together parts or pieces to make a whole; to gather in one place for a specific purpose.
Example
We need to assemble the furniture according to the instructions.
Key Differences: gather vs collect vs assemble
- 1Gather implies a more informal and spontaneous coming together of people or things.
- 2Collect suggests a more deliberate and intentional action of bringing things together.
- 3Assemble refers to the process of putting together parts or pieces to create a whole.
Effective Usage of gather, collect, assemble
- 1Organizing: Use gather, collect, and assemble to describe the process of organizing things.
- 2Planning: Use these antonyms to describe the process of planning and preparing for an event or activity.
- 3Instructional: Use assemble when giving instructions on how to put something together.
Remember this!
The antonyms of scatter have distinct nuances: Gather implies an informal coming together, collect suggests a more deliberate action, and assemble refers to the process of putting things together. Use these words to describe the process of organizing, planning, or giving instructions.
