verb
gathered
GA-thuhd
verb
1
Past tense and past participle of "gather" — to bring together or collect, or to come together as a group.
"A crowd gathered outside the courthouse to hear the verdict."
"She gathered her notes and left the room."
adj
1
Calm, composed, and mentally focused, as if all one's attention has been drawn together.
"He seemed unusually gathered before walking on stage."
How to Use Gathered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly just the past form of "gather" (to collect or assemble); occasionally used to describe someone who is calm and centered.
Common pairings
a gathered crowd
feel gathered
gathered information
Word Forms
more gathered comparative, most gathered superlative
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