united
word
/juˈnaɪtɪd/
yoo-NY-did
/juːnˈaɪtɪd/
yoo-NY-tid
Definition
Joined together as one, or working together with the same purpose. It can describe people, groups, countries, or feelings of shared support.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in positive contexts: 'a united team', 'remain united', 'a united front'. It is common after verbs like 'stand', 'stay', and 'become'. Don't confuse it with 'unit' or use it where 'single' or 'same' is meant.
Spanish: unido - unido en apoyo comúnPortuguese (BR): unido - unido em apoio comumPortuguese (PT): unido - unido em apoio comumChinese (Simplified): 团结的 - 联合的Chinese (Traditional): 團結的 - 聯合的Hindi: एकजुट - संयुक्तArabic: متحد - موحَّدBengali: একতাবদ্ধ - ঐক্যবদ্ধRussian: объединённый - сплочённыйJapanese: 団結した - 一致したVietnamese: đoàn kết - thống nhấtKorean: 단결된 - 하나된Turkish: birleşmiş - birlik olmuşUrdu: متحد - یکجاIndonesian: bersatu - terpadu
Example Sentences
The students were united in their decision.
basic
Our family stayed united during the hard time.
basic
A united group can solve big problems.
basic
If we stay united, they'll have a harder time dividing us.
natural
The town was surprisingly united after the storm.
natural
We need to present a united front at the meeting.
natural