As a Noun: 1. A group of people who are related to each other, especially parents and their children. English = family. As Modifier: 1. Of all things or people, to be in one place at one time; or of different actions or events, to take place all at one time. English = all together. 2. Used between a verb sign and a following noun sign to mean that the action was done in the company of or by the means of that thing or person. English = together with. 3. Used to modify a whole sentence or thought to mean in total, on the whole or completely. English = altogether.