Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "United"
The meaning of "United" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does As United have waxed, Arsenal have waned. mean?
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I think this is referring to the English football teams 'Manchester United' and 'Arsenal'.
Here, they are using a metaphor about the moon.
A 'waning' moon is bigger than a 'waxing' moon.
So, they are saying that as United have improved, Arsenal have become worse.
Here, they are using a metaphor about the moon.
A 'waning' moon is bigger than a 'waxing' moon.
So, they are saying that as United have improved, Arsenal have become worse.
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What does The United States was less threatened by other great powers than by the deep forces—and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde character—of modernity. mean?
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Dr Jekyll and mr Hyde are a few characters in a famous book. Although, I’ve never read it so that’s as much as I know. Otherwise, this sentence is weirdly put together so I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you. Sorry! Hope this helps.
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What does United States Coast Guard cutter ship Cutter ship？ What？ mean?
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A “cutter ship” is a type of boat.
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What does United Nations troops are obliged to fall back on all fronts in the face of attacks by Chinese mean?
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I don’t know the context this is in but to answer your question grammatically:
Anywhere the UN troops are located, they need to move back/back away/withdraw since the Chinese attacked.
The UN troops cannot stay where they are and they should not move forward/advance.
This is by order
Anywhere the UN troops are located, they need to move back/back away/withdraw since the Chinese attacked.
The UN troops cannot stay where they are and they should not move forward/advance.
This is by order
Q:
What does United States President Donald Trump has said both sides were to blame in the clashes in Virginia. What does "were to blame" mean? mean?
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no as blame in this case is a noun. Like "take the blame".
Example sentences using "United"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with the United sate and America .
A:
I live in America.
Are you from the United States?
He lives in Vienna, but goes to school in America.
Are you from the United States?
He lives in Vienna, but goes to school in America.
Synonyms of "United" and their differences
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What is the difference between United States economy and American economy ?
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They are the same.
Q:
What is the difference between United Kingdom and Great Britain ?
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Great Britain = England, Scotland and Wales
United Kingdom = England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom = England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
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What is the difference between United Kingdom and Great Britain ?
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United Kingdom is the big island and the smaller island on the map, Great Britain is the big island and a small top part of the small island (Ireland)
Q:
What is the difference between "I went to the United States." and "I have been to the United States." ?
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"I have been to the United States" -> you're using Present Perfect - it means you have visited the USA at some point in your life (you don't give the exact date)
"I went to the US last year/last week/two years ago" -> you use Past Simple when you say when exactly the thing happened
"I went to the US last year/last week/two years ago" -> you use Past Simple when you say when exactly the thing happened
Q:
What is the difference between The United State and The United States and s is essential? ?
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@last72: Yes
Translations of "United"
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How do you say this in English (US)? The United States of America is a free country, but recently people have become so disciplined in their social climate that totalitarianism and witch hunts have become commonplace.
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@Doruly “disciplined in their social climate” would need to be reworded. Depending on the message you’re going for you could use phrases like “so indoctrinated in their way of thinking” or “so insulated from other points of view” or other similar phrases.
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How do you say this in English (US)? In the United States there are many shootings in schools or it is just a false one, correct the sentences and tell me if the United States is true
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In the United States are there many shootings in schools or is this false?
Compared to other countries, there are a great many school shootings in the US, no other country comes close. Compared to other crimes in the US (or other countries), there are very few school shootings. As terrible as they are, they're not all that important.
Compared to other countries, there are a great many school shootings in the US, no other country comes close. Compared to other crimes in the US (or other countries), there are very few school shootings. As terrible as they are, they're not all that important.
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How do you say this in English (US)? The United State
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How do you say this in English (US)? 미국뿐만 아니라 전 세계에 걸쳐
1.Not only in the United States, but are all over the world.
2.Not only in the United States, are all over the world.
is " but " necessary at this sentence?
1.Not only in the United States, but are all over the world.
2.Not only in the United States, are all over the world.
is " but " necessary at this sentence?
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It'll be no.1, "but". Which will eventually mean, that something is (maybe is available) all over the world and not only in the USA.
Other questions about "United"
Q:
the United States (of America)
the States
the USA
the US
Are these expressions similar and natural?
the States
the USA
the US
Are these expressions similar and natural?
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They are similar (They all mean the same thing), but if they look natural or not will depend on the context. The first and third ones are the most formal ones, the fourth one is a little less formal, and the second one is informal.
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In the United States do you use Whatsapp? It is a communication application with audios, video call, message, Story etc ...
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Yes, WhatsApp is used in the US. However, now that Facebook owns it, the privacy and security is highly questionable.
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United States launched in 2012 one of many service firms providing customers with a way to connect to the Internet.
In this sentence, how could United States launch one of service firms ~~~. Because the firm had already been launched, the saying of launching one of service firms seems to not make sense.
In this sentence, how could United States launch one of service firms ~~~. Because the firm had already been launched, the saying of launching one of service firms seems to not make sense.
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@H-oon “One of many” means that they launched more than 1 service firm. So in 2012, the United States launched many service firms.
Q:
日本の国土交通省は、アメリカではUnited States Department of Transportation、DOTですか？
それともUnited States Department of Homeland Security、DHSですか？
どちらに値するのでしょうか？
それともUnited States Department of Homeland Security、DHSですか？
どちらに値するのでしょうか？
A:
DOTの方が近いと思います。DHSは主にテロの対策を管理するという責任を持っています。
Q:
"You may have noticed the United States is in that list. In fact, the United States has suffered hyperinflation twice. Perhaps, you've heard the expression used during the American Revolution, 'not worth a Continental."
Do I catch correctly what he is saying?
Also, Is "in that list" grammatically correct? Should it be "on that list"?
Do I catch correctly what he is saying?
Also, Is "in that list" grammatically correct? Should it be "on that list"?
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All good. Both “in that list” and “on that list” are commonly used. I guess “on” makes more sense though.
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