reunited
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌriːjuːˈnaɪtɪd/
KK: /riˈjunɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Joined together again after being apart.
Example
After many years, the family was finally reunited for a special celebration.
Conversation
Did you see the photos from the family gathering?
Yeah, it looked like everyone was really reunited and happy.
I know! It’s been ages since we all got together.
Absolutely, we should plan another one soon!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
joined
combined
united
Antonyms
separated
divided
disunited
verb
Definition
To come together again after being apart.
Example
After many years, the family was finally reunited at the reunion.
Tense Forms
Past: reunited
Past Participle: reunited
Conversation
I can't believe we finally reunited after all these years!
I know, right? It feels like it was just yesterday.
I've missed our hangouts so much since we last saw each other.
Root Explanation
Reunited → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "unite" (from Latin "unire", meaning to join together). The word "reunited" means to join together again after being separated.
Memory Tip
Think of coming together 'again' ('re-') after being apart, which is what 'reunited' means.
Visually Confused Words
preunite
united
runted
runite
rented
uncited
requite
reputed