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united

/juˈnaɪtɪd/adjective

उच्चारण युनाइटिड

संयुक्त, एकीकृत

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adjective
  1. 1

    (of countries) joined together as a political unit or by shared aims

    संयुक्त, एकीकृत

    • the United Nations
    • the United States of America
    • The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
    + 2 more examples
    • The United Arab Emirates is home to many Indians.
    • Many nations are united by a common language.

    Synonyms unified combined federated integrated allied

    Opposite divided separate split

  2. 2

    ~ (in sth/against sb/sth)

    (of people or groups) in agreement and working together

    एकजुट, एकमत

    • We must stand united against terrorism.
    • The villagers stayed united in their demand for clean water.
    • The whole class was united in its support for the new rule.
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    • A united family can face any problem.
    • Both parties stayed united on the issue of safety.

    Synonyms in agreement of one mind unanimous together in accord

    Opposite divided disunited at odds

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

united in + noun / -ing

Use 'in' for the shared aim or belief that joins people: united in grief, united in opposing.

लोगों को जोड़ने वाले साझा उद्देश्य या विश्वास के लिए 'in' आता है: united in grief, united in opposing।

  • The villagers were united in their fight against the liquor shop.

united against / for + noun

'Against' names the opponent; 'for' names the cause.

'Against' विरोधी को और 'for' उद्देश्य को बताता है।

  • The students stood united against the fee hike.

United + proper noun

Part of names such as the United Nations, the United States and the United Kingdom; use a capital U and 'the'.

यह the United Nations, the United States और the United Kingdom जैसे नामों का भाग है; capital U और 'the' लगता है।

  • India is a founding member of the United Nations.

united we stand

A proverb: 'United we stand, divided we fall.'

कहावत: 'United we stand, divided we fall.'

  • The captain reminded the team: united we stand, divided we fall.
+Collocations 4

adverb + united

firmlycloselyfullysolidlyonce again

  • The party remained firmly united behind its leader.

united + noun

frontkingdomnationsfamilyactioneffort

  • The teachers presented a united front.

verb + united

standremainbebecomestay

  • The family stayed united through hard times.

united + by

by loveby a common causeby faithby history

  • The nation was united by a common cause.
“More examples 5
  • The Indian team was united in its goal to win the cup.

भारतीय टीम कप जीतने के अपने लक्ष्य में एकजुट थी।

  • Radhika's family is united by love and respect.

राधिका का परिवार प्रेम और सम्मान से एकजुट है।

  • The workers presented a united demand to the manager.

कर्मचारियों ने प्रबंधक के सामने संयुक्त माँग रखी।

  • The United Nations was founded in 1945.

संयुक्त राष्ट्र की स्थापना 1945 में हुई थी।

  • A united India fought for independence.

एकजुट भारत ने स्वतंत्रता के लिए संघर्ष किया।

!Common mistakes 3

✗ United States are a large country.

✓ The United States is a large country.

The country name needs 'the' and takes a singular verb.

देश के नाम से पहले 'the' चाहिए और वह singular verb लेता है।

✗ We are united to fight corruption.

✓ We are united in fighting corruption.

After 'united' use 'in' with a gerund.

'United' के बाद 'in' और gerund आता है।

✗ The nation stood united against to the enemy.

✓ The nation stood united against the enemy.

'Against' is a preposition and needs no 'to'.

'Against' preposition है और उसके साथ 'to' नहीं लगता।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

These words all mean joined together, with differences in what is joined.

ये सभी शब्द जुड़े होने के अर्थ में हैं, पर जुड़ने वाली चीज़ में अंतर है।

united

Joined by a common aim.

साझा उद्देश्य से जुड़ा हुआ।

  • A united team won.

unified

Made into one system.

एक व्यवस्था में बदला गया।

  • A unified tax system started.

joint

Shared by two or more.

दो या अधिक द्वारा साझा।

  • They made a joint statement.
◇Word family
unite verbunity noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

unified combined federated integrated allied in agreement of one mind unanimous together in accord

Antonyms

divided separate split disunited at odds

AaSpelling

u·ni·ted

With one n and one t (not 'unitted').

एक n और एक t ('unitted' गलत है)।

§Grammar and usage

'a united' (not 'an united'), because of the /j/ sound.

'a united' ('an united' नहीं), /j/ ध्वनि के कारण।

“Collocations, idioms and sayings

'United we stand, divided we fall.'

कहावत 'United we stand, divided we fall'।

✓In the exam

General knowledge

The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945 (headquarters New York); the United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

संयुक्त राष्ट्र (UN) की स्थापना 1945 में हुई (मुख्यालय न्यूयॉर्क); United Kingdom में इंग्लैंड, स्कॉटलैंड, वेल्स और उत्तरी आयरलैंड हैं।