state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Englanti
~ 1000
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Käyttömalli:
in a [adjective] state
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Synonyymit
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Antonyymit
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Kollokaatiot
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Teemat
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Substantiivi
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Käyttömalli:
the state of [name]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Synonyymit
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Antonyymit
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Kollokaatiot
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Teemat
politics
|geography
|law
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Verbi
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Käyttömalli:
to state [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Synonyymit
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Antonyymit
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Kollokaatiot
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Teemat
communication
|law
|education
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Tavut ja painotus
state (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.