Synonyms for

Assembly

Verb / ʌˈsembli: / Another word for assembly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose

Synonyms & similar words

assemblage gathering disassembly fabrication forum meetingplace gathering meeting convention congress conference convocation rally get-together meet-up huddle gathering conclave synod parliament council session summit symposium forum seminar

Synonyms by register

Formal

gathering convention congress conference meeting

Informal

huddle powwow get-together meetup

Literary

convocation assemblage concourse

Antonyms

disassembly disruption dispersion scattering separation dissolution

Common collocations

  • general assembly
  • assembly line
  • assembly point
  • assembly hall
  • assembly language
  • assembly instructions
  • assembly required
  • annual assembly

Word family

noun assembly
verb assemble
adjective assemblable
adverb assemblingly

Usage note

Can refer to a group of people gathered for a purpose or a mechanical structure. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The assembly of workers protested outside the factory.
  2. The school assembly was cancelled due to inclement weather.
  3. The assembly line in the factory was shut down for maintenance.
  4. The assembly of the new furniture was difficult and required two people.
  5. The legislative assembly met to discuss new laws.

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