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

But the people of Ceuta are strong, united, and an example on a global level of four cultures living together in such a small space. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

If all four of those parties remain united to maintain the firewall against the AfD, and all five BSW lawmakers abstain from the vote, the result would be a tie, and the AfD would still not be able to form a government. — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

An assault of that magnitude would almost certainly trigger a united NATO response. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

But Canadians are pretty united in their unfavorable views of Trump, so Carney has a strong domestic position to stand up to him. — Kent Jones, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 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