B2noun 1K

Unity

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈjuːnəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈjuːnəti/"]/

Meaning of Unity

the state of being in agreement and working together; the state of being joined together to form one unit

In simple words: Being together and connected as one.

Unity in a sentence

• The unity of the team was essential for their success in the competition.
• They celebrated the unity of the country after the long conflict.
• In art, unity refers to the harmonious arrangement of elements within a design.
• The unity shown by the citizens during the crisis was inspiring.
• Unity in diversity is a common phrase used to emphasize harmony among differences.
• Unity is also a popular game development platform used by programmers worldwide.
• Many game developers prefer Unity because of its user-friendly interface and flexibility.
• The company released a new feature update for Unity last month.

How to use Unity

Used in various contexts such as social movements or teamwork. It's not typically used in casual conversations among friends but is common in discussions about community and collaboration.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'uni' means one—imagine different groups coming together as one.

Related words

Collocations with Unity

• complete
• greater
• essential
• achieve
• bring
• bring about
• in unity
• unity among
• unity between
• a sense of unity
• a show of unity
• unity in diversity

Synonyms for Unity

• harmony
• togetherness
• solidarity
• oneness
• cohesion

Opposites of Unity

• division
• separation
• disunity

Common mistakes with Unity

• Confused with 'unison' which implies doing things at the same time.
• Using it in overly casual contexts where a simpler word like 'togetherness' might fit better.

Frequently asked questions about Unity

What does Unity mean?

Being together and connected as one.

What is the definition of Unity?

the state of being in agreement and working together; the state of being joined together to form one unit

How do you use Unity in a sentence?

The unity of the team was essential for their success in the competition.

Can you give another example of Unity?

They celebrated the unity of the country after the long conflict.

What are synonyms for Unity?

Common alternatives include harmony, togetherness, solidarity, oneness, cohesion.

What is the opposite of Unity?

Opposite meanings include division, separation, disunity.

What words go with Unity?

It commonly pairs with complete, greater, essential, achieve, bring, bring about, in unity, unity among, unity between, a sense of unity, a show of unity, unity in diversity.

What are common mistakes when using Unity?

Confused with 'unison' which implies doing things at the same time. Using it in overly casual contexts where a simpler word like 'togetherness' might fit better.

How do you pronounce Unity?

US: /["/ˈjuːnəti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈjuːnəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Unity?

Used in various contexts such as social movements or teamwork. It's not typically used in casual conversations among friends but is common in discussions about community and collaboration.

What CEFR level is Unity?

"Unity" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.