United means joined together into a single group or acting with a common purpose. When people are united, they work as one team rather than as separate individuals pulling in different directions.

Think about a group project where everyone contributes their ideas and effort toward the same goal. That group is united in its purpose. Or imagine a neighborhood coming together after a storm to help rebuild damaged homes: they're united by shared concern for their community. The opposite would be a divided group where people argue, compete against each other, or refuse to cooperate.

The word often appears in the names of organizations and countries. The United States refers to separate states that joined together under one government. The United Nations brings countries together to work on global problems. A united front means people presenting a coordinated position, even if they privately disagree on some details.

Being united doesn't mean everyone thinks exactly alike. A baseball team can be united in wanting to win while players have different personalities and skills. Unity comes from shared goals and mutual support, not from everyone being identical. When a group faces a challenge united, they're much stronger than when each person tries to handle it alone.