Word
Definition
n. the condition that someone or something is in at a specific time. It can also mean a country or a part of a country with its own government.
n. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time; alternatively, a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Examples
“The old car is in a very poor state.”
“The water changes from a liquid to a solid state when the temperature drops below freezing.”
“The philosopher argued that the individual's rights must be protected against the overwhelming power of the state to ensure a functioning democracy.”
Examples
simple
“The old car is in a very poor state.”
contextual
“The water changes from a liquid to a solid state when the temperature drops below freezing.”
complex
“The philosopher argued that the individual's rights must be protected against the overwhelming power of the state to ensure a functioning democracy.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “state” in context.
Adjective
01. current state
“The current state of the economy is worrying many small business owners.”
adj + noun
02. emotional state
“Music can have a powerful effect on a person's emotional state.”
adj + noun
03. mental state
“The doctor assessed the patient's mental state after the accident.”
adj + noun
04. psychological state
“The athlete's psychological state is just as important as their physical health.”
adj + noun
05. western state
“California is a large western state in the United States.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. state university
“She decided to study engineering at the local state university.”
noun + noun
Usage
Countable when referring to political entities or specific conditions; often uncountable when used in abstract phrases like 'state of mind'.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
Idioms
01. bellwether state
02. blue state
03. green state
04. in a real state
05. in a right state
06. something is rotten in the state of Denmark
07. state of affairs
08. yellow state
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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