Cool MateUnit
UK /["/ˈjuːnɪt/"]/US /["/ˈjuːnɪt/"]/
Definition
a single thing, person or group that is complete by itself but can also form part of something larger
In simple words: A single part or piece of something.
Examples
- The unit of measurement for length is the meter.
- Our teacher assigned us to work in a unit for the science project.
- She lives in a small unit that has one bedroom.
- The army unit was deployed overseas for training.
- This math problem requires you to convert the unit from grams to kilograms.
- In the play, a unit of characters comes together to solve a mystery.
- The chemistry unit in our textbook covers the periodic table.
Usage notes
The word can be used in various contexts like math, science, and measurements. It's often used in formal contexts, but can also be used casually. Avoid using it when referring to groups or categories unless specifying a singular component.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'unit' as a 'unified' piece — like a single Lego block that connects to others.
Collocations
- large
- small
- basic
- break something down into
- divide something into
- unit of analysis
- basic
- standard
- monetary
- produce
- sell
- cost
- length
- weight
- unit of
- per unit
- army
- combat
- infantry
- commander
- intensive care
- accident and emergency
- casualty
- kitchen
- storage
- vanity
- install
- basic
- standard
- monetary
- produce
- sell
- cost
- length
- weight
- unit of
- per unit
- kitchen
- storage
- vanity
- install
- dwelling
- housing
- residential
- build
Synonyms
- component
- element
- part
- segment
- piece
Antonyms
- disunit
- fragment
- division
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'units' which is the plural form.
- Using 'unit' in non-count contexts where a countable noun is needed.
- Misunderstanding 'unit' as synonymous with 'group' instead of a single piece.