unit
gb/jˈunɪt/ us/jˈunɪt/
A2
English
~ 600
egység, mértékegység, szervezeti egység
NOUN
A2
1
egység
B1
Usage pattern:
a [unit] of [something]
Each apartment is a separate housing unit.
Minden lakás külön lakóegység.
The army sent a unit to assist in the rescue.
A hadsereg egy egységet küldött, hogy segítsen a mentésben.
This refrigerator has a freezer unit on top.
The family unit is the basic part of society.
The hospital has a special cardiac care unit.
Learner examples
Our house has two units.
A házunk két lakóegységből áll.
That unit is part of the army.
Az az egység a hadsereg része.
We live in a housing unit.
The school has a science unit.
The factory makes car units.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unit' with 'device' — 'unit' can mean any distinct part, not just machines.
Meaning
One part of a larger whole
Collocations
housing unit
|military unit
|family unit
|unit of measurement
|apartment unit
Synonyms
component (Implies a functional or mechanical part of a whole.)
Antonyms
whole (Refers to the entire thing rather than one part of it.)
Themes
general
|organization
|structure
|core_vocabulary
Definition
One part of a bigger group or system.
A single, complete thing that is part of a larger system, group, or structure.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
mértékegység
B1
Usage pattern:
a [unit] of [measurement]
The meter is a unit of length in the metric system.
A méter a hosszúság mértékegysége a metrikus rendszerben.
Seconds are the basic units of time.
A másodperc az idő alapvető mértékegysége.
The dollar is the standard currency unit in the United States.
Electricity is billed per kilowatt-hour unit.
One liter is the unit for measuring volume.
Learner examples
A meter is a unit of length.
A méter a hosszúság mértékegysége.
An hour is a time unit.
Az óra az idő egyik mértékegysége.
A dollar is a money unit.
A gram is a small weight unit.
A liter is a water unit.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'unit' with 'tool' — but here it refers to an amount, not an object.
Meaning
Standard measure quantity
Collocations
unit of length
|metric unit
|time unit
|currency unit
Synonyms
measure (General term for a standard amount; less technical.)
Antonyms
variable (Something that changes and is not fixed like a measurement unit.)
Themes
science
|mathematics
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A fixed amount used to measure things.
A fixed quantity or amount used as a standard for measuring something.
NOUN
B1
3
egység
B1
Usage pattern:
a [unit] of [people/things]
The special police unit was deployed to the scene.
A különleges rendőri egységet a helyszínre vezényelték.
Our research unit focuses on renewable energy.
Kutatóegységünk a megújuló energiaforrásokra összpontosít.
An emergency response unit arrived within minutes.
The company formed a new sales unit to handle the region.
The military unit trained for months before deployment.
Learner examples
The police unit works together.
A rendőri egység együtt dolgozik.
Our class is one learning unit.
Az osztályunk egységes tanulócsoportként működik.
The team is part of our sports unit.
The army has many units.
The fire unit came fast.
Meaning
Group acting as one entity
Collocations
emergency response unit
|special police unit
|research unit
Synonyms
team (Focuses on people working together, often informally.)
Antonyms
individuals (Separate persons rather than acting as one group.)
Themes
organization
|teamwork
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group that works together as one.
A group of people or things that work together as a single entity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unit
IPA
GB/jˈunɪt/
US/jˈunɪt/
Syllables & stress
unit (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (unit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: unit
- Plural: units
Word family
Expressions
housing unit
1/hˈaʊzɪŋ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
Individual dwelling space
One apartment, house, or room where people live, in a bigger building or area.
Examples
- Each housing unit has its own kitchen and bathroom.
- This building contains 24 housing units.
per unit
1/pˈɚ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
For each single item
For each single thing or piece in a group.
Examples
- The price per unit decreases when you buy more.
- Shipping costs are calculated per unit.
unit price
1/jˈunɪt pɹˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
Cost for one item or measure
The cost for one thing or one amount of something.
Examples
- The unit price is listed next to the product label.
- Check the unit price to compare products fairly.
intensive care unit
1/ɪntˈɛnsɪv kˈɛɹ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
hospital ward for critical patients
A special part of a hospital where very sick or badly hurt people get intensive care; often called the ICU.
Examples
- The hospital's intensive care unit is full after the bus crash.
- She works as a nurse in the intensive care unit.
- Visitors are only allowed into the intensive care unit for a short time each day.
intensive care unit
2/ɪntˈɛnsɪv kˈɛɹ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
Hospital critical care department
A special part of a hospital for very sick patients who need constant care.
Examples
- He was transferred to the intensive care unit after surgery.
- The hospital's intensive care unit is fully equipped.