united
gb/junˈaɪtɪd/ us/junˈaɪtɪd/
A2
English
~ 1900
egységes, összefogott, egyesített, egyesült, szövetségi
B1
1
egységes
B1
összefogott
B2
Usage pattern:
[group] is united in [purpose/action]
The citizens were united in their demand for justice.
A polgárok egységesen követeltek igazságot.
We must remain united if we want to succeed.
Egységesnek kell maradnunk, ha sikerrel akarunk járni.
The team stood united after their victory.
Learner examples
The workers are united for better pay.
A munkások egységesen lépnek fel a jobb fizetésért.
We are united in our plan.
Egységesen állunk a tervünk mögött.
The class is united to help the school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'united' with 'together'. 'Together' refers to physical proximity or simultaneous action, while 'united' emphasizes shared purpose or agreement.
Meaning
Joined in agreement or purpose
Collocations
united front
|united effort
|united community
|remain united
|stand united
Synonyms
joined (Focuses on being connected physically or organizationally, not necessarily emotionally or ideologically.)
|
aligned (Emphasizes agreement in views or positions, often in political or strategic contexts.)
Antonyms
divided (Indicates disagreement or separation within a group.)
Themes
relationships
|politics
|teamwork
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Working together as one group because you agree or have the same goal.
Acting as a single group or entity because of shared goals, opinions, or actions.
B2
2
egyesített
B2
egységes
B1
The two villages became a united town.
A két faluból egyetlen, egyesített város lett.
They formed a united company after the merger.
Az összeolvadás után egyesített vállalatot hoztak létre.
The nations became united under one leader.
Learner examples
The small groups became a united team.
A kis csoportok egységes csapattá váltak.
Two towns joined to make a united city.
Két város egyesült, és egyetlen város lett belőlük.
We made a united plan for the project.
Meaning
Formed into one whole
Collocations
united kingdom
|united states
|united company
Synonyms
merged (Often used for organizations or companies that have combined.)
|
amalgamated (A more formal term for combining into one.)
Antonyms
separate (Not joined into one whole.)
Themes
relationships
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made into one thing by bringing parts together.
Made into a single entity by joining parts together.
A2
3
egyesült
B1
szövetségi
B2
The United States was formed from thirteen colonies.
Az Egyesült Államok tizenhárom gyarmatból jött létre.
The United Kingdom includes four countries.
Az Egyesült Királyság négy országból áll.
They campaigned for a united Europe.
Learner examples
The United States is big.
Az Egyesült Államok nagy ország.
I live in the United Kingdom.
Az Egyesült Királyságban élek.
The countries want to be united.
Meaning
Joined as a political entity
Collocations
United Nations
|United Kingdom
|United States
Synonyms
federated (Specifically refers to states or regions joined under a central government.)
Antonyms
independent (A state or region that governs itself and is not part of a union.)
Themes
politics
|geography
Definition
Joined together as one country or state.
Joined together under one government or political system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
united
IPA
GB/junˈaɪtɪd/
US/junˈaɪtɪd/
Syllables & stress
united (1 syllable)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: united
Word family
Expressions
stand united
1/stˈænd junˈaɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
Remain together in support
To stay together and support each other.
Examples
- We must stand united against injustice.
- The community stood united after the disaster.
united front
1/junˈaɪtɪd fɹˈʌnt/
fixed phrase
Group showing public agreement
When people show they agree and work together, especially to others outside the group.
Examples
- The parents presented a united front to their children.
- The company leaders showed a united front during the negotiations.