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state

/steɪt/
Meanings
  • noun

    The condition of something, especially in terms of its size, health, or activity.

    - "The state of the economy is improving."
    - "His health is in a critical state."
    - "The state of the art technology is impressive."
  • noun

    A political unit with a defined territory, population, and government.

    - "California is a large and populous state."
    - "Texas and New York are two of the most populous states in the US."
    - "The government of a state has the power to levy taxes."
Pronunciation
  1. /steɪt/



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  2. /steɪt/



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Antonyms

occurrence
Rhymes
Words rhyming with state
state , fate , mate , gait , hate
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. state (English) : Condition or status

  2. state (Geology) : A solid rock mass forming part of a landscape

  3. State (Capitalized) : A political entity

Variants
List of all variants of state that leads to same result
States , state , states , statable , stateable , stated , stating , state aid , state aids , state bank , state banks , state bird , state birds , state capitalism , state capitalisms , state church , state churches , state college , state colleges , state flower , state flowers , state of the art , state-of-the-art
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

states, stated, stating

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French estat, meaning 'status, condition'.

Trivia
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  1. There are 50 states in the United States.

  2. The largest state by area is Russia, which spans over 17 million square kilometers.

  3. The smallest state by area is Vatican City, with just 0.44 square kilometers.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. government: A political system for running a country, organization, or other group.

  2. society: A group of people living in the same area and sharing cultural, economic, and political institutions.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'state' is often used to refer to the political and social condition of a society or nation. In art, it can symbolize stability, power, or control. In music, 'state' can refer to a specific setting or mood.

How to Memorize "state"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a condition or status.
    - Imagine a map of various states.
    - Think of a government in power.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'state' with 'condition'.
    - Link 'state' with 'government'.
    - Connect 'state' with 'territory'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Can Tell' for 'states' (S for South, A for America, L for Large, C for Capital, T for Territory, and E for Eastern).
    - Remember 'states' as 'Settings and Territories Are True Essentials'.

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