U - Letter U - Words that begin with the Letter U

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Upper Case Capital Letter U 

Lower Case Letter  u

Speak Letter - Mouse over the Letter U (yoo)

Hand Write Letter - Mouse over diagram on right >

Sound Phonics: a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y

The Letter U is the 21st Letter of the English Alphabet. Word Class.

Important Words that begin with the Letter U

Understand is to know the meaning of something and to become aware of things through the senses. Understand is to accurately see, hear, smell and feel something so that you know what it means and also know what actions need to be taken. Understand is to think about something very carefully in order to know what it means and then know what to do.

Unite is to act in concert with other people and work together with a common purpose or action in a shared situation. To become one and linked together.

United is when two or more people join together to combine their efforts for a common purpose or common goal.

Unity is the quality of being united into one and joined as a whole in completeness or totality, and being undivided or unbroken.

Unit is an assemblage of parts that are regarded as a single entity or an individual component of a larger or more complex whole. a device that has a specified function, especially one forming part of a complex mechanism. A single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else. An individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole. Any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange.

Unequal is when things are not equal in quantity, size, or value.

Unjust is something that is not morally right and fair.

Usage is the act of using something in a customary or accepted manner.

Use is to put something into service for a particular purpose. In economics use means the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing. In law use means the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property. (we were given the use of this land).

Useful is something that fulfills a need or a service.

Utility is something that has practical use or service.

Usual is something occurring, experienced or observed frequently or regularly and is common.

Unique is something or someone who is not common, or ordinary or widely known. A single one of its kind. Something rare and valuable and having special distinction or quality. Capable of being classified.

Uphold is to maintain, preserve, defend and continue a law or course of action because it's the right thing to do based on current facts and information.

Undecided is when you don't have enough information that is needed to make an accurate decision or choice, and you need more time to learn more.

Upright is in a vertical position that is standing straight up and not leaning or tilted.

Upward is going up from a lower position to a higher position and being in a higher place or elevation that is above the previous position.

Up is to move something spatially or metaphorically from a lower position to a higher position, sometimes to be more visible. position. Up can also mean to move something to a higher level of intensity, volume, or activity, or to a higher price, value, or rank.

Upon is to be in contact with something or on top of something. Upon can also mean being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge.

Under is to be lower or down below something and located beneath something else.

Unhappy is being sad, dissatisfied, displeased, discontented or disappointed.

Upset is being unhappy, disappointed or worried.

Unknown is something or someone not known or familiar.

Unlock is to open something using a key

Undo is to unfasten, untie or loosen something. Undo can also mean to cancel or reverse an effect or result of a previous action or measure.

Unpack is to open and remove the contents of a suitcase, bag or package.

Unzip is to unfasten the zipper of an item of clothing. Unzip in computing means to decompress a file that has previously been compressed.

Urgency is when something importance requires you to act fast with swift action.

Unwind is to reverse the winding or twisting of something or separate the tangles of something. Unwind can also mean to rest and feel relaxed.

Urge is a motive or encouragement or desire that causes you to move. To be persuaded to do something.

Until is something after or before the time Up to a time that " It will not happen until later" "sleep until it gets light"

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