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exactly, in (perfect) accord, consonant, harmonious: Why is his<br />

singing never in unison with ours? We all responded in unison<br />

with a rousing 'No!'<br />

unit n. element, component, entity, part, item, constituent, piece,<br />

portion, segment, section, module: The units fit together like<br />

Lego blocks.<br />

unite v. 1 combine, unify, merge, coalesce, amalgamate, mix, mingle,<br />

commingle, intermix, blend, consolidate, fuse: The splinter<br />

parties have united to form a coalition. 2 join (forces),<br />

unify, wed, marry, link, connect, merge: The two families are<br />

united by marriage. 3 bond, fuse or weld or solder or glue or<br />

stick or tie or bind or fasten or fix or fit (together): Unite<br />

these pieces and the job is done.<br />

united adj. 1 unified, common, mutual, combined, merged, coalesced,<br />

pooled, shared, collective, joint, amalgamated, connected: The<br />

new law will serve our united interests. 2 joint, cooperative,<br />

common, communal, collaborative, synergetic or synergistic,<br />

collective, concerted, coordinated, allied; partnership: We<br />

must make a united effort if we are to survive. 3 agreed,<br />

unanimous, in agreement, of one mind, of like mind or opinion,<br />

like-minded, in accord, in harmony, harmonious: We are united<br />

in our assessment of last night's performance.<br />

unity n. 1 consistency, unanimity, constancy, uniformity, sameness,<br />

consensus, agreement, concord, concordance, accord, solidarity,<br />

compatibility, concurrence, continuity, consentaneousness,<br />

rapport, sympathy, like-mindedness: All members of the<br />

association enjoy a unity of purpose. 2 oneness, singularity,<br />

integrity, singleness, congruity, uniformity, congruousness,<br />

homogeneity, identity, sameness, resemblance, likeness,<br />

similarity, similitude: If there is little unity between your<br />

ideas and those of the organization, perhaps you should resign.<br />

3 unification, uniting, combination: In unity is strength.<br />

universal adj. 1 prevalent, prevailing, general, worldwide, widespread,<br />

ubiquitous, omnipresent, limitless, unlimited, common, pandemic,<br />

epidemic: The end of the 20th century is marked by a universal<br />

preoccupation with greed. 2 cosmic, infinite, boundless,<br />

limitless, unlimited, measureless, endless, uncircumscribed,<br />

all-inclusive, all-embracing, all-encompassing, wide-ranging,

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