English dictionary
state
/st/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Stately.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
ExamplesHis state is in the deep south.
Synonyms provinceSource: WordNet 3.0
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the way something is with respect to its main attributes
ExamplesThe current state of knowledge.
His state of health.
In a weak financial state.
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the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state
ExamplesThe state has lowered its income tax.
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
ExamplesThe state has elected a new president.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container)
ExamplesThe solid state of water is called ice.
Synonyms state of matterSource: WordNet 3.0
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a state of depression or agitation
ExamplesHe was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him.
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the territory occupied by a nation
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the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
ExamplesThe Department of State was created in 1789.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The circumstances or condition of a being or thing at any given time.
Source: webster1913
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A statement; also, a document containing a statement.
Source: webster1913
verb
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express in words
ExamplesState your opinion.
State your name.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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put before
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indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
Synonyms expressSource: WordNet 3.0
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To set; to settle; to establish.
Source: webster1913