state

CONDITION

B1the condition that someone or something is in

• The house was in a terrible state.
• She's worried about the state of her health.

PART OF COUNTRY

B1one of the areas with its own government that some countries are divided into

• The country is divided into fifty states.
• Each state has its own laws.

COUNTRY

B2a country and its government

• The state pays for children's education.
• Schools are run by the state.

B2to say or write something clearly and formally

• Please state your name and address.
• The report states that prices will rise.