state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Anglų
~ 1000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Vartosenos šablonas:
in a [adjective] state
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Sinonimai
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Antonimai
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Kolokacijos
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Temos
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the state of [name]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Sinonimai
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Antonimai
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Kolokacijos
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Temos
politics
|geography
|law
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Veiksmažodis
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to state [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Sinonimai
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Antonimai
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Kolokacijos
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Temos
communication
|law
|education
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
state (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.