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statea nation or territory considered as an organized political community

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a nation or territory considered as an organized political community

Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My room is in such a messy state that I can't even find my socks!
  • The witness stated that the suspect was wearing a bright pink tutu.
  • Texas is the second largest state in the United States.

state

NOUN

[/steɪt/]

a nation or territory considered as an organized political community

The doctor checks the patient's fragile state after the long surgery.
💡 Concept

The doctor checks the patient's fragile state after the long surgery.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/steɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/steɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootstat

🎵Rhyme

fategatelatematerate
fate
gate
late
mate
rate

🔗Collocations

welfare state
state of mind
state clearly
current state
state government
in a state

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My room is in such a messy state that I can't even find my socks!

😄 Fun example

The witness stated that the suspect was wearing a bright pink tutu.

Texas is the second largest state in the United States.

Please state your name and address for the record.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

conditionsituationstatusdeclareexpress

Antonyms

withholdconcealsuppress

Related

statementstatusstaticstationstatistics

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