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

How united are the 30 ownership groups on the strategy for this lockout? — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

This united dynamic became clear with the release of Sitar’s newest Pacsun collection. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Outside the courthouse, supporters demanded charges be dropped and that a more united labor movement be established moving forward. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

The representative added that the Fever remained united around winning games and building its fan base before directing reporters back to basketball questions. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 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