# tether vs together

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tether
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛðə/ · frequency rank #30,619*
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

### together
*adverb · IPA /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #331*
At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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