united
gb/junˈaɪtɪd/ us/junˈaɪtɪd/
A2
English
~ 1900
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
Joined in agreement or purpose
Working together as one group because you agree or have the same goal.
Usage pattern:
[group] is united in [purpose/action]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'united' with 'together'. 'Together' refers to physical proximity or simultaneous action, while 'united' emphasizes shared purpose or agreement.
Synonyms
joined (Focuses on being connected physically or organizationally, not necessarily emotionally or ideologically.)
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aligned (Emphasizes agreement in views or positions, often in political or strategic contexts.)
Antonyms
divided (Indicates disagreement or separation within a group.)
Collocations
united front
|united effort
|united community
|remain united
|stand united
Themes
relationships
|politics
|teamwork
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The citizens were united in their demand for justice.
- We must remain united if we want to succeed.
- The team stood united after their victory.
Learner examples
- The workers are united for better pay.
- We are united in our plan.
- The class is united to help the school.
adjective
B2
property
2
Formed into one whole
Made into one thing by bringing parts together.
Synonyms
merged (Often used for organizations or companies that have combined.)
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amalgamated (A more formal term for combining into one.)
Antonyms
separate (Not joined into one whole.)
Collocations
united kingdom
|united states
|united company
Themes
relationships
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The two villages became a united town.
- They formed a united company after the merger.
- The nations became united under one leader.
Learner examples
- The small groups became a united team.
- Two towns joined to make a united city.
- We made a united plan for the project.
adjective
A2
property
3
Joined as a political entity
Joined together as one country or state.
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.)
Collocations
United Nations
|United Kingdom
|United States
Themes
politics
|geography
Examples
- The United States was formed from thirteen colonies.
- The United Kingdom includes four countries.
- They campaigned for a united Europe.
Learner examples
- The United States is big.
- I live in the United Kingdom.
- The countries want to be united.
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.