United
What it means
Joined in purpose, effort, or mutual commitment.
Reach for it when describing people acting together around shared ground
The formerly divided clubs presented a united plan for restoring the playing field.
Words to choose between 8
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playful
Fits when smooth coordination suits an informal tone
Careful In sync may refer only to timing, whereas united conveys civic solidarity.
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warm
Fits when strong personal bonds hold a small group together
Careful Close-knit can feel exclusive and says little about a shared external goal.
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warm
Fits when companionship and simple joint action are the point
Careful Together describes proximity or cooperation but not necessarily a shared stance.
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professional
Fits when a group works smoothly as an integrated unit
Careful Cohesion concerns internal fit, not public agreement on a cause.
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professional
Fits when separate parts have been brought into one coherent whole
Careful Unified can describe a system or theory without any human solidarity.
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formal
allied
Fits when independent parties cooperate for a particular interest
Careful Allied groups can retain major divisions and only share a temporary objective.
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solidary
Fits when mutual responsibility across a group is meant precisely
Careful Solidary is uncommon in general English and may interrupt the reader.
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literary
of one mind
Fits when complete agreement should sound expressive
Careful The phrase overstates unity when people cooperate despite different views.
Opposites 3
- divided
- fragmented
- disunited
Common phrases 3
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united front
The tenants presented a united front while allowing debate inside the association.
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stand united
Families chose to stand united against the closure of the only local clinic.
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united effort
A united effort reopened the footbridge before the school term began.
Word family 1
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