state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
אנגלית
~ 1000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
תבנית שימוש:
in a [adjective] state
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
מילים נרדפות
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
הפכים
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
צירופים
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
נושאים
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
שם עצם
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
תבנית שימוש:
the state of [name]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
מילים נרדפות
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
הפכים
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
צירופים
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
נושאים
politics
|geography
|law
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
פועל
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
תבנית שימוש:
to state [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
מילים נרדפות
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
הפכים
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
צירופים
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
נושאים
communication
|law
|education
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
הברות והטעמה
state (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.