state

noun
UK: /steɪt/
US: /steɪt/

  1. A condition or way of being that exists at a certain time.

    1. The door was in a bad state after the storm last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's financial state is precarious after the recent market crash. [ ] [ ]

  2. A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

    1. The state provides education for all children. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each state has its own laws regarding environmental protection and regulations. [ ] [ ]

  3. One of the parts that some countries such as the United States are divided into, which has its own government.

    1. I live in the state of California. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people move to different states for better job opportunities and climate. [ ] [ ]

  4. The set of facts or circumstances in which something is.

    1. The books are in a really bad state. [ ] [ ]
    2. I found my house in a surprisingly good state, despite the heavy snowfall. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

country nation express specify assert declare situation condition government republic
state verb

  1. To express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

    1. Please state your name clearly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The contract states that all disputes will be settled through arbitration. [ ] [ ]

  2. To declare something to be the case.

    1. The witness stated he saw nothing suspicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report stated clearly that the company was facing significant financial difficulties. [ ] [ ]
state adjective

  1. Belonging to or concerning the civil government of a country.

    1. This is a state secret. [ ] [ ]
    2. State funding for education has been reduced due to budget cuts and financial issues. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used for or connected with the official duties of a head of state.

    1. The president had a state visit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The state banquet was held in honor of the visiting foreign delegation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "state" in English means: A condition or way of being that exists at a certain time., A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government., One of the parts that some countries such as the United States are divided into, which has its own government., The set of facts or circumstances in which something is..

The phonetic transcription of "state" is /steɪt/ in British English and /steɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "state": country, nation, express, specify, assert, declare, situation, condition, government, republic.

Example usage of "state": "The door was in a bad state after the storm last night.". More examples on the page.