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united

Syllables: u·nit·edUK/juːˈnaɪtɪd//juˈnaɪtɪd/

united is the simple past and past participle of unite.

Adjective

united (not comparable)

  1. Joined into a single entity.
    • Near-synonyms: combined, integrated
    • Learn this, Thomas,
      And thou shalt prove a shelter to thy friends,
      A hoop of gold to bind thy brothers in,
      That the united vessel of their blood,
      Mingled with venom of suggestion—
      As, force perforce, the age will pour it in—
      Shall never leak [...]1795, William Shakespeare, The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth, Act IV, scene IV, lines 41-48
    Synonyms:
    combined, integrated
  2. Involving the joint activity of multiple agents.
    • The two parties stood united against the proposal.
    • A united effort is needed to solve the problem.

Meaning of unite

Verb

unite (third-person singular simple present unites, present participle uniting, simple past and past participle united)

  1. (transitive) To bring together as one.
    • The new government will try to unite the various factions.
  2. (reciprocal) To come together as one.
    • If we want to win, we will need to unite.

See all 3 meanings of unite

Proper noun capitalized: United

United

  1. (UK) any of many football teams formed by the amalgamation of smaller ones

Synonyms of united

Antonyms

Origin of united

From unite + -ed.

Words formed from united

Phrases with united

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Words that rhyme with united

Questions about united

What does united mean?
United means joined into a single entity.
What is united the simple past and past participle of?
United is the simple past and past participle of unite.
What part of speech is united?
United can be an adjective or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce united?
United is pronounced /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ (UK).

Words near united in the dictionary

  1. unitates
  2. unitating
  3. unitation
  4. unite
  5. uniteable
  6. united
  7. United Arab Emirates
  8. United Arab Republic
  9. United Brethren
  10. United Canada
  11. United Canadas

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