united

/ˈjuːnaɪtɪd/
adjectiveBeginner
general

joined together as a whole; combined into one

The family was united in their support for their child's education.

The family members all agreed on the importance of education.

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Often used to describe people or groups working together harmoniously.

formal

forming a single political entity or organization

The United Nations was founded to promote peace among nations.

The UN was created to help countries cooperate for peace.

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Commonly used in the names of organizations or countries.

Collocations

united injoined together for a common purposeunited againstjoined together to oppose something

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Related Phrases

united we stand, divided we fallproverb
strength comes from unity

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Common Usage

Use 'united' to describe people or groups working together harmoniously.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

'United' is often used in formal contexts, such as in the names of organizations or countries.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'united,' from Old French 'unité,' from Latin 'unitas,' meaning 'oneness.'

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as an adjective or past participle of 'unite.' Often used in formal contexts to describe unity or cooperation.

Word Breakdown

uni-
one
prefix
+
-ted
past participle suffix
suffix
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