1 C1 idiomatic neutral
Of parts or elements: to combine or assemble into a coherent or complete whole.
"After months of research, the various strands of her argument finally fell together into a coherent thesis."
inseparable
fall together
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To come together or assemble into a coherent whole, often naturally or fortuitously.
In plain English
When different pieces or parts join together to make something complete.
What does "fall together" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To fall in a way that results in being in the same place together — converging.
Actually means
When different pieces or parts join together to make something complete.
Usage tip
Less common than 'come together' or 'fall into place'. Can describe physical assembly or figurative coherence (a plan or idea finally becoming clear). More often encountered in writing than in speech.
Words that pair with "fall together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
pieces plan ideas elements threads story
How to conjugate "fall together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
fall together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
falls together
he/she/it
Past simple
fell together
yesterday
Past participle
fallen together
have + pp
-ing form
falling together
continuous
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