What does the word state mean? Definitions and usage examples of the word state. Example sentences with state.

State

1. A2 (noun) a part of a country that has the authority under one government

• There are six states in Australia.

• Los Angeles is a city in the State of California. 

2. A2 (noun) a country or a nation

• Central Asian states

• Germany is a big state in Europe.

3. B1 (noun) the government of a country 

• state-owned corporations

• He was dealing with matters of state. 

4. B2 (noun) the particular condition that something or someone is in 

• The car is in a poor state.

• They were in a state of panic.

• His state of health is not really good.

5. B1 (verb) to express something formally in speech or writing

• I am just stating the facts.

• The findings were clearly stated in the report.

Example Sentences with State

• He was in a sad state. 

• He was in no state to drive. 

• She is in a worried state of mind.

• Adventure is a state of mind and spirit.

• Water exists in three states of matter. 

• The room was in a state of disorder. 

• Do you have to state the obvious? 

• A state of emergency was declared tonight.

• New York State is almost as large as Greece.

• He refused to leave his home state of Arkansas.

• It is stated that the fire started in a cottage.

• In its current state, the house would be cheaper.

• There is a need for an improved living state.

• The state should invest more money in agriculture.

• The President stated he was going to resign.

• The minister has stated the progress of the project.

• The relations between the two ​states are improving.