とともに (to tomo ni): Together with or changing along with
～とともに～ (to tomo ni)
Meaning
Together with; at the same time as; as something changes
Formation and usage
Noun or dictionary-form verb + とともに. To join qualities, use a plain clause; nouns and na-adjectives may take である.
Explanation
The main uses are together with someone or something, having another quality or action at the same time, and a change accompanying another change. The change use often takes verbs such as fueru or susumu. It is more formal than to issho ni.
Examples
家族とともに、新しい町へ引っ越しました。
I moved to a new town together with my family.
春の訪れとともに、庭の花が咲き始めました。
As spring arrived, the flowers in the garden began to bloom.
年を重ねるとともに、健康の大切さが分かってきました。
As I have grown older, I have come to understand the importance of health.
この仕事は技術を学べるとともに、人との出会いも多いです。
This job lets me learn technical skills and also meet many people.
人口が増えるとともに、住宅も増えています。
As the population increases, the number of homes is also increasing.
How related patterns differ
につれて often links naturally developing changes. にともなって can introduce consequences or measures accompanying a change. にしたがって can also mean following instructions, and とともに can mean together with. つつある focuses on an ongoing process of change.