state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Inglese
~ 1000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Schema d'uso:
in a [adjective] state
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Sinonimi
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Contrari
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Collocazioni
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Temi
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Schema d'uso:
the state of [name]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Sinonimi
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Contrari
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Collocazioni
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Temi
politics
|geography
|law
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Schema d'uso:
to state [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Sinonimi
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Contrari
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Collocazioni
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Temi
communication
|law
|education
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Grammatica
Forma base
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Sillabe e accento
state (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.