Engelsk

state

gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1 Engelsk
~ 1000
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Navneord B1 state
1

a particular condition or situation

The way something or someone is at a certain time.

Brugsmønster: in a [adjective] state
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Synonymer
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Antonymer
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Ordforbindelser
state of mind |in a bad state |in a good state |emotional state |current state
Temaer
daily life |emotions |society |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The house was in a terrible state after the storm.
  • Her mental state has improved since the treatment.
  • The economy is currently in a fragile state.
  • He left the car in a poor state.
  • The patient was in a critical state when admitted.
Læringseksempler
  • The room is in a bad state.
  • She is in a happy state today.
  • The car is in a good state.
  • His health is in a bad state now.
Navneord B1 entity
2

a political division or country

A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.

Brugsmønster: the state of [name]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Synonymer
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Antonymer
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Ordforbindelser
member state |state government |sovereign state |federal state
Temaer
politics |geography |law
Eksempler
  • Texas is the second-largest state in the US.
  • France is a European state with a long history.
  • Each state has its own laws and regulations.
  • The state is responsible for providing public education.
Læringseksempler
  • Texas is a big state.
  • France is a European state.
  • Each state has its own rules.
Udsagnsord formal B2 action
3

to say or write clearly

To say something clearly and formally.

Brugsmønster: to state [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Synonymer
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Antonymer
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Ordforbindelser
state clearly |state the facts |state your name |as stated above
Temaer
communication |law |education
Eksempler
  • Please state your full name for the record.
  • The terms and conditions are stated on the back of the form.
  • She stated that she was not guilty.
  • The report stated that sales had increased.
Læringseksempler
  • Please state your name.
  • He stated that he was tired.
  • The paper states the rules.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
state (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: state
  • Plural: state, states
Verb
  • Base: state
  • 3rd Person Singular: states
  • Present Participle: stating
  • Past: stated
Ordfamilie
Forms
states noun stating verb stated verb
Core family
statement noun B1
Related words
statehood noun statewide adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
stateless adjective
Advanced or less common
overstate verb C1 understate verb B2 overstatement noun understatement noun
Udtryk

head of state

1
/hˈɛd əv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase formal

chief representative of a country

The main leader of a country, often the president or monarch.

Eksempler
  • The head of state will visit Japan next month.
  • As head of state, she represents the nation abroad.

in a state

1
/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase informal

being upset or anxious

Feeling upset, worried, or excited in a way that shows clearly.

Eksempler
  • She was in a real state after losing her keys.
  • Don’t get yourself in such a state over nothing.

state of mind

1
/stˈeɪt əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase

a person's mental condition

How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.

Eksempler
  • His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
  • Meditation can improve your state of mind.

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