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State

🇬🇧 UK /["/steɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/steɪt/"]/

Meaning of State

a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government

In simple words: A condition or situation someone or something is in.

State in a sentence

• The state of the economy is improving.
• She lives in a state of happiness.
• The president visited the state to discuss new policies.
• Please state your name and address.
• The state of Michigan has beautiful lakes.
• He was in a state of confusion after the meeting.
• Each state has its own set of laws.
• Can you state your opinion on this matter?
• The state of the environment is a serious issue.

How to use State

Use 'state' to describe conditions, such as emotional states or physical states. Avoid using it in highly formal writing; consider more specific terms when applicable.

Grammar pattern

state + object

Memory hint

Think of 'state' like a 'status hat' that things wear.

Related words

Collocations with State

• city
• nation
• independent
• create
• establish
• become
• enterprise
• monopoly
• control
• affairs of state
• matters of state
• church and state
• battleground
• swing
• blue
• handful
• represent
• win
• allow something
• require something
• pass something
• capital
• line
• court
• across the state
• throughout the state
• at the state level
• on the state level
• a corner of the state
• city
• nation
• independent
• create
• establish
• become
• enterprise
• monopoly
• control
• affairs of state
• matters of state
• church and state
• acceptable
• fit
• good
• get into
• go into
• reach
• in a state
• into a state
• state of
• be in a good, bad, etc. state of repair
• given the state of something
• a state of affairs

Synonyms for State

• condition
• situation
• phase
• status
• form

Opposites of State

• change
• disorder

Common mistakes with State

• Confusing 'state' with 'state of being'.
• Using 'state' as a verb improperly.
• Mixing up 'state' as a noun with 'status'.

Frequently asked questions about State

What does State mean?

A condition or situation someone or something is in.

What is the definition of State?

a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government

How do you use State in a sentence?

The state of the economy is improving.

Can you give another example of State?

She lives in a state of happiness.

What are synonyms for State?

Common alternatives include condition, situation, phase, status, form.

What is the opposite of State?

Opposite meanings include change, disorder.

What words go with State?

It commonly pairs with city, nation, independent, create, establish, become, enterprise, monopoly, control, affairs of state, matters of state, church and state, battleground, swing, blue, handful, represent, win, allow something, require something, pass something, capital, line, court, across the state, throughout the state, at the state level, on the state level, a corner of the state, city, nation, independent, create, establish, become, enterprise, monopoly, control, affairs of state, matters of state, church and state, acceptable, fit, good, get into, go into, reach, in a state, into a state, state of, be in a good, bad, etc. state of repair, given the state of something, a state of affairs.

What are common mistakes when using State?

Confusing 'state' with 'state of being'. Using 'state' as a verb improperly. Mixing up 'state' as a noun with 'status'.

How do you pronounce State?

US: /["/steɪt/"]/, UK: /["/steɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use State?

Use 'state' to describe conditions, such as emotional states or physical states. Avoid using it in highly formal writing; consider more specific terms when applicable.

What CEFR level is State?

"State" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.