Αγγλικά

state

gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 state
1

a particular condition or situation

The way something or someone is at a certain time.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: in a [adjective] state
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Συνώνυμα
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Αντώνυμα
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
state of mind |in a bad state |in a good state |emotional state |current state
Θέματα
daily life |emotions |society |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 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.
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
2

a political division or country

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

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the state of [name]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Συνώνυμα
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Αντώνυμα
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
member state |state government |sovereign state |federal state
Θέματα
politics |geography |law
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Texas is a big state.
  • France is a European state.
  • Each state has its own rules.
Ρήμα formal B2 action
3

to say or write clearly

To say something clearly and formally.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: to state [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Συνώνυμα
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Αντώνυμα
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
state clearly |state the facts |state your name |as stated above
Θέματα
communication |law |education
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Please state your name.
  • He stated that he was tired.
  • The paper states the rules.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
state (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: state
  • Plural: state, states
Verb
  • Base: state
  • 3rd Person Singular: states
  • Present Participle: stating
  • Past: stated
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις

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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

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

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