unit (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪt/

Definition

A single thing or person that is separate from others, but can be part of a larger group.

Examples

• Each student is a unit in the classroom.

• The company is made up of many small units.

• A single house can be considered a living unit.

How to Use unit

unit of measurement (collocation)

A standard quantity used for measuring. — "The kilogram is a unit of measurement for mass."

unit of time (collocation)

A standard quantity used for measuring time. — "The second is the basic unit of time."

unit of energy (collocation)

A standard quantity used for measuring energy. — "The joule is a unit of energy."

Synonyms of unit

Words with a similar meaning to unit:

• item
• piece
• component
• element

Antonyms of unit

Words with the opposite meaning to unit:

• whole
• group

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