A2 noun Neutral #323 most common

unit

/ˈjuːnɪt/

A single complete thing that is part of a larger whole or group. It can refer to a standard of measurement, a section of a textbook, or an individual apartment in a building.

Examples

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1

Each apartment unit in this building has its own balcony.

Each apartment unit in this building has its own balcony.

2

The patient was moved to the intensive care unit for specialized monitoring.

The patient was moved to the intensive care unit for specialized monitoring.

3

We need to finish the last unit of the book before the exam.

We need to finish the last unit of the book before the exam.

Word Family

Noun
unit
Verb
unite
Adverb
unitedly
Adjective
unitary
Related
unity
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'uni-', which means 'one.' A unit is ONE single piece of something bigger.

Quick Quiz

The meter is the basic ___ of length in the metric system.

Correct!

The correct answer is: unit

Examples

1

Each apartment unit in this building has its own balcony.

everyday

Each apartment unit in this building has its own balcony.

2

The patient was moved to the intensive care unit for specialized monitoring.

formal

The patient was moved to the intensive care unit for specialized monitoring.

3

We need to finish the last unit of the book before the exam.

informal

We need to finish the last unit of the book before the exam.

4

The joule is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units.

academic

The joule is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units.

5

The company decided to close its manufacturing unit in the city.

business

The company decided to close its manufacturing unit in the city.

Word Family

Noun
unit
Verb
unite
Adverb
unitedly
Adjective
unitary
Related
unity

Common Collocations

unit of measurement unit of measurement
housing unit housing unit
military unit military unit
family unit family unit
display unit display unit

Common Phrases

intensive care unit

intensive care unit

unit price

unit price

base unit

base unit

Often Confused With

unit vs unity

Unit refers to a single object or part, while unity refers to the state of being joined together in agreement.

unit vs unite

Unit is a noun meaning a part; unite is a verb meaning to join together.

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Usage Notes

The word 'unit' is very versatile; use it when referring to a specific piece of a larger system, whether that system is a building, a book, or a scientific measurement.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'unit' when they mean 'lesson.' While a unit in a book usually contains several lessons, it is not the same as a single class period.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'uni-', which means 'one.' A unit is ONE single piece of something bigger.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin word 'unus,' meaning 'one.'

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural form: units Often used as a noun adjunct before another noun (e.g., unit cost)
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Cultural Context

In North America and Australia, the word 'unit' is a very common legal and real estate term for an individual apartment or condo.

Quick Quiz

The meter is the basic ___ of length in the metric system.

Correct!

The correct answer is: unit

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