state (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /steɪt/

Definition

A condition or way of being at a particular time.

Examples

• He was in a bad state after the accident.

• The country is in a state of emergency.

• She was in a happy state of mind.

How to Use state

state of (prepositional phrase)

Used to describe a condition or situation. — "The house is in a state of disrepair."

state that (collocation)

To say or declare something officially or formally. — "The document states that the agreement is valid."

Synonyms of state

Words with a similar meaning to state:

• condition
• situation
• status
• circumstance

Antonyms of state

Words with the opposite meaning to state:

• condition
• situation

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