state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Angielski
~ 1000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Schemat użycia:
in a [adjective] state
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Synonimy
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Antonimy
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Kolokacje
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Tematy
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Schemat użycia:
the state of [name]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Synonimy
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Antonimy
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Kolokacje
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Tematy
politics
|geography
|law
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Czasownik
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Schemat użycia:
to state [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Synonimy
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Antonimy
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Kolokacje
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Tematy
communication
|law
|education
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Sylaby i akcent
state (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.