What does “unit” mean?
- 1
nouna single thing or group that is part of something larger
We studied Unit 5 of the textbook.
- 2
nouna standard amount used for measuring
A meter is a unit of length.
- 3
nouna group with a special job in an organization
He works in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
Unit at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈjunɪt/ · YOO-nit
How to use “unit” correctly
“Unit” starts with a “you” sound, so use “a unit”, not “an unit”.
Common phrases with “unit”
- unit of measurement
- housing unit
- family unit
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- unite
- unity
- united
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