United States

USAGE SUMMARY

'United States' is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
You can use it when you need to refer to the United States in a sentence. For example, "The United States has the world's largest economy."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

10 human-written examples

Such a development could pose a new threat to the isolated country's neighbours and the United States.

The Guardian

I can tell you what recorded history says, I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that's a dispute amongst theologians and I think it has nothing to do with the gross domestic product or economic growth of the United States.

The New York Times

Kazakhstan, a country with a large Russian minority, has strong relations with Russia, China and the United States.

The Guardian

"I don't think anybody should be president of the United States that made that mistake," he said.

The Guardian

Rebel commanders are seeking assurances from Washington that if they sign a peace deal with the Colombian government, the United States will not be an obstacle to implementing agreements reached at the table.

The Guardian

Anthony McIntyre, a former IRA life sentence prisoner and chief researcher on the Belfast project, defended the archive and blamed Boston College for failing to make clear to him and the interviewees that there was a legal treaty that allowed the British state to seize academic material from the United States.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

50 human-written examples

Wayne Rooney has thanked "tough" Louis van Gaal for helping the Manchester United squad buy into a new football philosophy.

The Guardian - Sport

"This was an opportunity for Manchester United to work with Imusa in helping fans who had been attacked.

The Guardian - Sport

Although this guidance is about diagnosis, Nice states that, in many cases, asthma control is already inadequate, which could be life-threatening.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

"I want to bring our country together, our United Kingdom together, not least by implementing as fast as we can the devolution that we rightly promised and came together with other parties to agree both for Wales and for Scotland.

The Guardian

The 2 million people from other EU states who live in Britain will be forced to have resident permits or identity cards if David Cameron is to fulfil his pledge to make rules on access to public services for new migrants the toughest in Europe.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When writing formally, spell out "United States" rather than using abbreviations like "U.S." or "USA" on first mention. After the first mention, using the abbreviation is acceptable.

Common error

Be careful to use plural verbs and pronouns when referring to the "United States" as a collective entity. For example, "The United States is a large country" is correct when referring to it as a single entity, but 'The United States are committed to...' is incorrect, instead 'The United States is committed to...'

Linguistic Context

The phrase "United States" functions primarily as a proper noun, specifically identifying a sovereign nation. Ludwig AI confirms this usage through its examples, showcasing its role as a subject or object within sentences.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

70%

Formal & Business

20%

Science

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "United States" functions as a proper noun used to refer to the nation, and is deemed grammatically correct by Ludwig AI. While common in news and formal contexts, the register remains generally neutral. Its primary function is to denote the country in various discussions. When using the phrase, remember to maintain grammatical accuracy with singular verbs while acknowledging its plural form in name. According to Ludwig's analysis of various sources, "United States" is most frequently found in news and media.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

USA

Common abbreviation for "United States".

U.S.A.

Abbreviation with periods for "United States".

America

Informal name for "United States", sometimes used interchangeably.

U.S.

Shorter abbreviation for "United States".

the States

Colloquial term for "United States".

the Union

Historical term referring to the "United States", especially during the Civil War era.

American nation

Refers to the people and culture of the "United States".

the Republic

Referring to the "United States" as a republic.

North America

Broader geographical term that includes the "United States".

Federal Government

Refers to the government of the "United States".

FAQs

How to use "United States" in a sentence?

The "United States" can be used as a subject, object, or modifier in a sentence. For example: "The "United States" is a member of the United Nations." or "I am traveling to the "United States" next month.".

What can I say instead of "United States"?

You can use alternatives like "USA", "America", or "the U.S." depending on the context and level of formality. Each of these options can also be written as "U.S.A." and U.S.

Which is correct, "United States is" or "United States are"?

"United States is" is generally correct when referring to the country as a single entity. Although the name is plural, it is treated as a singular entity.

What's the difference between "United States" and "America"?

"United States" is the formal name of the country, while "America" is a more informal and general term. "America" can also refer to the continents of North and South America.