Pronunciation: /steɪt/
noun a specific condition of being or existence
A1 The United States is a country in North America.
A2 She lives in a different state than her parents.
B1 The state of the economy is a major concern for the government.
B2 The state of emergency was declared after the natural disaster.
C1 The state of affairs in the company is currently unstable.
C2 The state of the art technology is being used in the new facility.
verb to express something formally in speech or writing
A1 I state my name when I introduce myself.
A2 She states that she is happy with her new job.
B1 The report states that sales have increased by 10%.
B2 The contract clearly states the terms and conditions of the agreement.
C1 The professor stated his opinion on the matter during the lecture.
C2 The CEO stated the company's goals for the upcoming year in a press conference.
adjective related to a particular condition or situation
A1 The state flag features a blue background and a yellow star.
A2 She wore a state-of-the-art smartwatch that could track her fitness activities.
B1 The state government announced new regulations for public transportation.
B2 The company's state-of-the-art technology set them apart from their competitors.
C1 The state of the economy is a major concern for policymakers.
C2 The professor's state-of-the-art research in quantum physics was groundbreaking.
preposition used to indicate a location or position
A1 I live in the state of California.
A2 She is from the state of Texas.
B1 The museum is located in the state of New York.
B2 The state of Florida is known for its sunny weather.
C1 The laws vary from state to state in the United States.
C2 The state of affairs in the country is concerning.
formal The governor addressed the citizens about the current state of the economy.
informal Did you hear about the sorry state of the roads in our neighborhood?
slang I can't believe the state of that party last night, it was wild!
figurative She was in a fragile state of mind after the breakup.
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