United stood, divided fell.

Meaning: This means that when people work together as a team, they are stronger and more likely to succeed than when they work alone.

Choice of Words: The word "united" means to be joined together or as one. "Divided" means to be separated or split into parts. "Stood" and "fell" are the past tense of "stand" and "fall". When you put them together, the sentence means that when people are united, they are strong and successful, but when they are divided, they are weak and vulnerable.

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United we stand, divided we fall.

Meaning: This means that when people come together and work together, they are more likely to be successful. But when people are divided or separated, they are more likely to fail.

Choice of Words: United means to come together or work together as a group. Stand means to stay strong or firm. Divided means to separate or break apart. Fall means to collapse or lose strength. When you put them together, "United we stand, divided we fall" means that people are stronger when they work together and weaker when they are divided.

When we are together, we are strong. When we are apart, we are weak.

Meaning: This means that the same as the first example. When people come together and work together, they are more likely to be successful. But when people are divided or separated, they are more likely to fail.

Choice of Words: Together means in the same place or group. Strong means powerful or able to withstand force. Apart means separate or not together. Weak means lacking strength or power. When you put them together, "When we are together, we are strong. When we are apart, we are weak" means that people are stronger when they are together and weaker when they are separated.

If we work together, we can achieve anything. If we fight against each other, we will fail.

Meaning: This means that the same as the first example. When people come together and work together, they are more likely to be successful. But when people are divided or separated, they are more likely to fail.

Choice of Words: Work together means to cooperate or collaborate with others. Achieve means to reach a goal or objective. Fight against means to oppose or resist. Fail means to be unsuccessful or unable to achieve a goal. When you put them together, "If we work together, we can achieve anything. If we fight against each other, we will fail" means that people are more likely to be successful if they cooperate and work together, but they are more likely to fail if they fight against each other.

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