united

1 of 2

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

united

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of unite entry 1

Synonyms of united

Adjective

• unanimous
• compatible

Examples of united in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Across more than a dozen votes forced by Democrats to rein in the president's war powers, the vast majority of the GOP conference has remained united in opposition, granting the president wide deference in steering the conflict. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

In 1849, there were thirty united states—fifteen of them slaveholding, fifteen of them free. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Opening in limited release on October 15, critics are more or less united in their awe, amusement, and sheer bafflement at what Fielder and Oppenheim were able to capture. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

This album is also unapologetically optimistic in a simpler, more united ’90s way. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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