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united

Sayyoo-NY-tid/juˈnaɪtɪd/UK/juːˈnaɪtɪd/

3 meanings of united

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  1. 1
    single wholeadjective
    Joined together to form one whole.

    Germany became a united country again in 1990.

    When the two small clubs joined, the united club chose a new name.

    Similarunified, undivided, integrated

    Oppositedivided, separate, split, disunited

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  2. 2
    brought togetherverb
    Simple past and past participle of unite. Use this form for joining in the past, or after have or be.

    The marriage united two large farming families.

    After the war, the leaders united the divided regions.

    UsageYou can say it united them or they united.

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  3. 3
    adjective
    Working together or agreeing, as people or groups who want the same thing.

    Like many hands lifting one heavy box at the same time.

    The whole town made a united effort to rebuild after the flood.

    Workers presented a united front when they asked for better pay.

    UsageOften in a united front, a united effort or stand united.

    Similarjoint, combined, collective, concerted, common

    Oppositeseparate, individual

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united is a form of unite

unite, verb: To join people or things together so they become one. Full entry

Forms
uniteunites he/she/ituniting -ing formunited past tense, past participle
Spelling
unite → united: add -d
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪd/, an extra syllable.

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Origin

From the verb "unite" plus "-ed". "Unite" goes back to Latin "ūnus," meaning "one."

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 3 facts