unison

[yoo-nuh-suhn]

unison Definition

• 1. the state of being together or in agreement
• 2. simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech

Using unison: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unison" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The choir sang in unison.

• Example

  The team acted in unison to achieve their goal.

• Example

  The audience clapped in unison.

• Example

  The students recited the pledge of allegiance in unison.

unison Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unison

• harmony
• concord
• agreement
• accord
• consensus

Antonyms for unison

• discord
• disharmony
• disagreement

Phrases with unison

• in perfect unison

  in complete agreement or harmony

  Example

  The dancers moved in perfect unison, creating a beautiful performance.

• in unison with

  in agreement or harmony with someone or something

  Example

  The company's goals were in unison with the values of its employees.

• out of unison

  not in agreement or harmony with someone or something

  Example

  The team's actions were out of unison with their coach's instructions.

Origins of unison

from Latin 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'sonus' meaning 'sound'

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Summary: unison in Brief

The term 'unison' [yoo-nuh-suhn] refers to being in agreement or harmony, as well as simultaneous performance of action or speech. Examples include a choir singing in unison, a team acting in unison, or an audience clapping in unison. Phrases like 'in perfect unison' and 'in unison with' denote complete agreement or harmony, while 'out of unison' means not in agreement or harmony.