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statusthe relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪtəs/

Korean meaning: 지위, 신분, 상태

Korean pronunciation: 스테이-터스 (강세: 스테이)

Example Sentences

  • His expensive car is just a status symbol to impress his neighbors.
  • Please update your relationship status on Facebook - we're tired of guessing!
  • The project status report shows we're behind schedule.

status

NOUN

//ˈsteɪtəs//

the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something

status concept
💡 Concept

Different levels of social standing

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status rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When the apparatus breaks, a hiatus threatens your status!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsteɪtəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsteɪtəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootstat
Suffix--us

Origin

From Latin 'status' meaning 'state, condition, or standing,' derived from the past participle of 'stare' meaning 'to stand.' The word was adopted into English to describe one's position or rank in society.

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🎵Rhyme

apparatushiatus
apparatus
hiatus

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His expensive car is just a status symbol to impress his neighbors.

😄 Fun example

Please update your relationship status on Facebook - we're tired of guessing!

The project status report shows we're behind schedule.

She enjoys the high status that comes with being a doctor.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

positionrankstandinglevelcondition

Antonyms

insignificancelowliness

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