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