united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd 

1

: made one : combined

2

: relating to or produced by joint action

a united effort

3

: being in agreement : harmonious

a united family

unitedly adverb

Synonyms of united

• unanimous
• compatible

Examples of united in a Sentence

a united campaign against drug abuse

the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election

Recent Examples on the Web

Britain has experienced major blows to investment and productivity, a historic surge in annual net migration, and—shorn of the diplomatic heft of a united Europe and subject to the whims of a bullying Trump—a geopolitical humbling. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 25 June 2026

Yet, despite the losses, the team’s run united Haitians at home and abroad and filled them with pride many had never experienced. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

Namely, 81% of those surveyed for the poll said the wealthy and non-wealthy are more divided than united. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Her team may have lost; however, Peter Newby said the group is still united. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing united

• united front

Rhymes for united

• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• delighted
• excited
• farsighted
• highlighted
• ignited
• incited
• indicted
• invited
• nearsighted

Kids Definition

united

adjective

unit·​ed

yu̇-ˈnīt-əd

1

: made one : combined

2

: relating to or produced by joint action

a united drive against drug abuse

3

: being in agreement : harmonious

a united family

unitedly adverb