gathered
UK: ˈɡæðəd | US: ˈɡæðərd
vt. (past tense/past participle of "gather") meaning 1: collected or brought together
vt. meaning 2: assembled or accumulated gradually
adj. meaning 3: clustered or grouped in one place
The word "gather" originates from Old English gaderian, meaning "to unite or bring together," derived from Proto-Germanic gadurōną. The root gad- implies a sense of cohesion or assembly, while the suffix -erian denotes action. Over time, the spelling simplified to "gather," retaining its core meaning of collection or accumulation. The addition of -ed marks it as a past tense or past participle form, preserving the original morphemes intact.
She gathered her books and left the library.
The crowd gathered around the speaker in anticipation.
Leaves had gathered in the corners of the yard overnight.
He gathered his thoughts before answering the question.
The team gathered data for their research project.