state

adjectiveonly before noun

UK /steɪt/

1
a state occasion or event involves a country’s government or head
The president is about to start a three-day state visit to Norway.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe systems and types of government
absolute
absolutist
autonomous
2
a state institution is one that is paid for and run by the government
His only income is a modest state pension.
All his children went to state schools.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe systems and types of government
absolute
absolutist
autonomous
3
taking place in or relating to a region of a country that has its own government for some matters
Five state elections will be held in March.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe systems and types of government
absolute
absolutist
autonomous

state

adjectiveonly before noun

US /steɪt/

1
a state occasion or event involves a country’s government or head
The president is about to start a three-day state visit to Norway.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe systems and types of government
absolute
absolutist
autonomous
2
a state institution is one that is paid for and run by the government
the state judicial system
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe systems and types of government
absolute
absolutist
autonomous
3
taking place in or relating to a region of a country that has its own government for some matters
Five state elections will be held in March.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe systems and types of government
absolute
absolutist
autonomous

state

noun

UK /steɪt/

Word Forms

singular	state
plural	states

1
countable usually singularthe condition of something at a particular time
the state of:
We’re collecting data on the state of the environment.
a state of:
The country is drifting into a state of chaos.
a sorry state (=a very bad condition):
The British transport system is in a bit of a sorry state.
Synonyms and related words
The condition of something
state
condition
composition
1. 1a
  a particular physical form that something has, especially when this can change
  The curators believe the painting can be restored to its original state.
  Synonyms and related words
  Properties of substances
  consistency
  delicacy
  naturalness
2. 1b
  singular the physical or mental condition of someone at a particular time, usually when this is bad in some way
  A friend found the girl in the street in a distressed state.
  state of:
  The impact seemed to startle him into a state of panic.
  in an awful/dreadful/terrible state:
  By the time he got home, he was in a terrible state.
2
countable a nation, or a country
Synonyms and related words
General words for countries
nation
republic
democracy
1. 2a
  countable a region of a country that has its own government for some matters. A country that is divided into states is called a federal country
  The State of Michigan had revoked the licence.
  Synonyms and related words
  Areas of countries
  airspace
  area
  belt
3
uncountable the government of a country
Should the state play a bigger role in industry?
The ruling banned the state-run news media from promoting political candidates.
Synonyms and related words
Systems of government and types of government
absolutism
anarchy
associative democracy
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to politics and government
administration
affairs
associative
See alsohead of state
4

the States
informalthe United States of America
Synonyms and related words
Alternative names for countries
Albion
America
Aotearoa
5
the absolute state of (someone or something)
used to say that someone or something is completely unacceptable
Good thread on the absolute state of Medical Device regulation and how we got where we are.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 27/11/2018
Open Dictionary - November2018
6
be in a state
to be nervous and upset
She was in a state on the day of her driving test.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 03/02/2016
Open Dictionary - February2016
7
be in a state
to be in disorder
The room was in a state as the children had been playing there.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 03/02/2016
Open Dictionary - February2016

phrases

be in/get into a (real) state

in a fit state

in state

state

noun

US /steɪt/

Word Forms

singular	state
plural	states

1
countable usually singularthe condition of something at a particular time
the state of:
We’re collecting data on the state of the environment.
a state of:
The country is drifting into a state of chaos.
a sorry state (=a very bad condition):
Our city’s transportation system is in a rather sorry state.
Synonyms and related words
The condition of something
state
condition
composition
1. 1a
  a particular physical form that something has, especially when this can change
  The curators believe the painting can be restored to its original state.
  Synonyms and related words
  Properties of substances
  consistency
  delicacy
  naturalness
2. 1b
  singular the physical or mental condition of someone at a particular time, usually when this is bad in some way
  A friend found the girl in the street in a distressed state.
  state of:
  The impact seemed to startle him into a state of panic.
  in an awful/dreadful/terrible state:
  By the time he got home, he was in a terrible state.
2
countable a nation, or a country
Synonyms and related words
General words for countries
nation
republic
democracy
1. 2a
  countable a region of a country that has its own government for some matters. A country that is divided into states is called a federal country
  The state of Michigan had revoked the license.
  Synonyms and related words
  Areas of countries
  airspace
  area
  belt
3
uncountable the government of a country
Should the state play a bigger role in industry?
The ruling banned the state-run news media from promoting political candidates.
Synonyms and related words
Systems of government and types of government
absolutism
anarchy
associative democracy
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to politics and government
administration
affairs
associative
See alsohead of state
4

the States
informalthe United States of America
Synonyms and related words
Alternative names for countries
America
Aotearoa
Bharat
5
the absolute state of (someone or something)
used to say that someone or something is completely unacceptable
Good thread on the absolute state of Medical Device regulation and how we got where we are.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 27/11/2018
Open Dictionary - November2018
6
be in a state
to be nervous and upset
She was in a state on the day of her driving test.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 03/02/2016
Open Dictionary - February2016
7
be in a state
to be in disorder
The room was in a state as the children had been playing there.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 03/02/2016
Open Dictionary - February2016

phrases

be in/get into a (real) state

in a fit state

in state

state

verb transitive

UK /steɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	state
he/she/it	states
present participle	stating
past tense	stated
past participle	stated

1
to express something in speech or writing, especially in a definite or formal way
‘Jemma is going back with me,’ George stated firmly.
The candidates stated their case at a series of meetings.
state that:
He stated that the project would be completed by April.
state a fact/opinion:
I’m not making excuses: I’m simply stating a fact.
Synonyms and related words
To give your opinion
express
comment
speak out
2
to give information
The conditions are clearly stated in the contract.
Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information
tell
deliver
report

state

verb transitive

US /steɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	state
he/she/it	states
present participle	stating
past tense	stated
past participle	stated

1
to express something in speech or writing, especially in a definite or formal way
“Cheryl is going back with me,” George stated firmly.
The candidates stated their case in a series of meetings.
state that:
He stated that the project would be completed by April.
state a fact/opinion:
I’m not making excuses: I’m simply stating a fact.
state the obvious (=say what is already clear):
Aitken, to state the obvious, is not a popular figure.
Synonyms and related words
To give your opinion
express
comment
speak out
2
to give information
The conditions are clearly stated in the contract.
Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information
tell
deliver
report

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