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 at least for now, the blue tsunami has forced the man who mercilessly bullied his way through the last two years to do what all bullies do when confronted with a united opposition. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

The legislative push, first reported by The New York Times, aims to show a united Democratic caucus taking quick action on the issues they were elected to solve, especially oppressively high costs on everything from gas to groceries. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Across our semi-united, Letterboxd-loving nation, new microcinemas are opening up, old movies are selling out, and local programmers are giving film fans tons of exciting reasons to hit the box office. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

And in Washington, the notion of a united Western front against Beijing has bipartisan resonance. — Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 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