Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "State"
The meaning of "State" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does state of mind mean?
A:
Significa stato d'animo e gli effetti che esso ha sul comportamento di una persona. Dire "I'm not in the right state of mind" equivale a dire "Non sono in vena"
Q:
What does I was in a pretty bad state mean?
A:
I was not mentally or physically well. Generally things in their life were a mess. maybe they weren't talking care if themselves or their home, their life was being affected negatively at the time. Does that make sense?
Q:
What does Inescapable state of affairs mean?
A:
It means a situation you cannot change or leave. Inescapable, not being able to escape.
Q:
What does a state sponsor of terrorism mean?
A:
Please read this link on Wikipedia for a more detailed explanation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State-sponsored_terrorism
Please read this link on Wikipedia for a more detailed explanation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State-sponsored_terrorism
Q:
What does in a real state mean?
A:
It means they were extremely tired in this context. Although it doesn't always mean tired, the phrase depends on context, for example.
"He drank too much last night, he's in a real state right now." Means the man is suffering very badly from a hangover.
Or
"She just found out her grandmother died, she's in a real state currently." Means the lady is experiencing extreme sadness, having lost a relative.
"He drank too much last night, he's in a real state right now." Means the man is suffering very badly from a hangover.
Or
"She just found out her grandmother died, she's in a real state currently." Means the lady is experiencing extreme sadness, having lost a relative.
Example sentences using "State"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in a state of .
A:
“She is in a state of stress” “The country was in a state of crisis” “He was in a state of grief when his mom passed”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with "state further".
A:
- They further state that only the later can reflected in models.
- The authors further state that their approach is only applicable to videos with single animals and with little background clutter.
- They further state that this should provide a way for persons to trust and interact with other people at least with their colleagues.
- The students further state that the course would then be much more beneficial if it were evaluated both by them and by their teachers.
- The authors further state that their approach is only applicable to videos with single animals and with little background clutter.
- They further state that this should provide a way for persons to trust and interact with other people at least with their colleagues.
- The students further state that the course would then be much more beneficial if it were evaluated both by them and by their teachers.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in a constant state of .
A:
Some politicians like to keep their voters in a constant state of fear and anger. I have a friend that is so disorganized, they are in a constant state of turmoil. Even thought my doctor told me that my cancer has been cured, I am still in a constant state of fear. Have you ever known someone who is a fire lookout? They live alone in a tower on a mountain top for months at a time, just watching for fires. It takes a special sort of person to live in a constant state of loneliness like that.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in a state of .
A:
In a state of panic, she forgot to take her medicine.
When she heard about the accident, she was in a state of panic.
When she heard about the accident, she was in a state of panic.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with state of the art.
A:
These headphones are state of the art; the sound is phenomenal.
I don't need anything state of the art for my phone; I just want something simple.
That phone is state of the art; he can get all his office work done on it!
I don't need anything state of the art for my phone; I just want something simple.
That phone is state of the art; he can get all his office work done on it!
Synonyms of "State" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between He stated that and He said that ?
A:
"Say" is very general, you can use it do describe most speech. "State" is mostly used when someone thinks something is a definite fact, and it's a little weird in many contexts. It's the kind of thing you'd probably hear a lot in a police station or a courtroom.
Examples:
The two phrases you wrote are basically the same...
"He said that you were here" -> Fine
"He stated that you were here" -> Fine, a bit serious
Questions are interesting...
"He asked a question" -> Good
"He said a question" -> Wrong
"He stated a question" -> Wrong
But...
"'Where are my dragons?' she asked" -> Perfect
"'Where are my dragons?' she said" -> OK
"'Where are my dragons?' she stated" -> Definitely wrong
Examples:
The two phrases you wrote are basically the same...
"He said that you were here" -> Fine
"He stated that you were here" -> Fine, a bit serious
Questions are interesting...
"He asked a question" -> Good
"He said a question" -> Wrong
"He stated a question" -> Wrong
But...
"'Where are my dragons?' she asked" -> Perfect
"'Where are my dragons?' she said" -> OK
"'Where are my dragons?' she stated" -> Definitely wrong
Q:
What is the difference between state of the art and cutting edge ?
A:
'State of the art' describes something that has been constructed/made with all of the latest technology (very modern + up-to-date)
'Cutting Edge' describes a revelatory creation. Something more original, which hasn't been designed/done before. It could be a scientific breakthrough for example.
'Cutting Edge' describes a revelatory creation. Something more original, which hasn't been designed/done before. It could be a scientific breakthrough for example.
Q:
What is the difference between state and commonwealth ?
A:
in reference to the united states, 'commonwealth' is an older term that has been replaced by 'state.' Four states in the US continue to refer to themselves as commonwealths, but there is no legal difference.
Q:
What is the difference between In which state do you live? and Which state do you live in? ?
A:
Both are identical (and correct) but the first is a bit more formal, if you could even call it that — it's somewhat eloquent but really dated. Stick with the second in conversation.
Q:
What is the difference between state and say ?
A:
State is more formal, and would be used in a professional situation. Ex. "The suspect stated he was at home with his wife during the time of the robbery." Say is informal and is used ina casual conversation. Ex. "What did Sarah say about him?"
Translations of "State"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Just because the state of emergency has been lifted nationwide it doesn’t mean you can go out without making measure.
Is it grammatically OK?
Is it grammatically OK?
A:
"Just because the state of emergency has been lifted nationwide, doesn't mean individuals can go outside without taking the appropriate infection control measures".
-the "Just because, doesn't" construct is more so used in spoken/casual English than formal writing
-"without making measure" is not the right idiomatic construction - you "take" measures, not make them
-specify what "measures" one would be taking for clarity"
-using "you" as the pronoun when sending a message to a general audience is also more casual; "he or she", "one", or avoid pronouns by saying "people", "individuals",etc.
-the "Just because, doesn't" construct is more so used in spoken/casual English than formal writing
-"without making measure" is not the right idiomatic construction - you "take" measures, not make them
-specify what "measures" one would be taking for clarity"
-using "you" as the pronoun when sending a message to a general audience is also more casual; "he or she", "one", or avoid pronouns by saying "people", "individuals",etc.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? this state
A:
No you would not say "strain" in a mentally hard situation, you would use "endure" or "bearing" 👍
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あなたの英語は上手です!😄
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? “Mi state spiando”
A:
You're spying on me
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? I want to talk in? on? the? normal state?? ←put the phone to my ears ,not speakerphone?.. (Correct me lol)
A:
@Sana_Kyoto I want to talk on the phone properly, not the speakerphone.
I want to talk on the phone in the normal way.
I want to talk on the phone in the normal way.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I want to talk in? on? the? normal state?? ←put the phone to my ears ,not speakerphone?.. (Correct me lol)
A:
“I want to talk on the phone with the speakerphone off.”
“I don’t want to use the speakerphone.”
If the speakerphone is already on and you want to talk privately on the headset:
“Please turn off the speakerphone.”
“Please take me off the speakerphone.”
“I don’t want to use the speakerphone.”
If the speakerphone is already on and you want to talk privately on the headset:
“Please turn off the speakerphone.”
“Please take me off the speakerphone.”
Other questions about "State"
Q:
How to keep your emotional state healthy.
How to keep your emotional state in a healthy way.
Does this sound natural?
How to keep your emotional state in a healthy way.
Does this sound natural?
A:
× How to keep your emotional state in a healthy way.
✓ How to keep your emotional state in a healthy place.
These sentences are only correct if you are using them as a title for an article or paper.
If you are asking a question then you need to use a question mark and replace the word "to" with the words "do you", like this:
How do you keep your emotional state healthy?
How do you keep your emotional state in a healthy place?
✓ How to keep your emotional state in a healthy place.
These sentences are only correct if you are using them as a title for an article or paper.
If you are asking a question then you need to use a question mark and replace the word "to" with the words "do you", like this:
How do you keep your emotional state healthy?
How do you keep your emotional state in a healthy place?
Q:
Can I say "I hate being in a state of expectation. It gets me nervous every time"?
A:
Yes, you can say it. It is natural.
However, it would sound better if you said: "I hate being in a state of expectation. It makes me nervous every time"?
However, it would sound better if you said: "I hate being in a state of expectation. It makes me nervous every time"?
Q:
"The state of emergency was lifted yesterday, but we should take preventative measures continually, such as washing our hands and wearing masks."
Hello! Do you think the sentence above sounds natural? Thank you.
Hello! Do you think the sentence above sounds natural? Thank you.
A:
The state of emergency was lifted yesterday, but we should continue to take preventative measures such as washing our hands and wearing masks.
Q:
Despite the state of emergency here,
I was too bored and sick of spending time reading, I dared to go to the department, where the cluster of the Delta variant happened , to change my feelings.
Once I went there, I saw many more people enjoying shopping than I expected. Surely I saw fewer people than the pandemic hadn’t occurred. I do hope we’ll be able to get back to our daily life.
Does this sound natural?
I was too bored and sick of spending time reading, I dared to go to the department, where the cluster of the Delta variant happened , to change my feelings.
Once I went there, I saw many more people enjoying shopping than I expected. Surely I saw fewer people than the pandemic hadn’t occurred. I do hope we’ll be able to get back to our daily life.
Does this sound natural?
A:
× I was too bored and sick of spending time reading, I dared to go to the department, where the cluster of the Delta variant happened , to change my feelings.
✓ I was too bored and sick of spending time reading so I dared myself to go to the store where the cluster of the Delta variant happened, to change my feelings.
× Surely I saw fewer people than the pandemic hadn’t occurred.
✓ Surely I saw fewer people before the pandemic.
A department is a certain TYPE of store. If you say “department”, you have to mention which one specifically.
“Surely, I saw fewer people than the pandemic hadn’t occurred” is unnatural. I understood what you were trying to say though.
“Surely, I saw fewer people before the pandemic” is more natural and easier to understand.
You did great, just a few fixes can be made 👍
✓ I was too bored and sick of spending time reading so I dared myself to go to the store where the cluster of the Delta variant happened, to change my feelings.
× Surely I saw fewer people than the pandemic hadn’t occurred.
✓ Surely I saw fewer people before the pandemic.
A department is a certain TYPE of store. If you say “department”, you have to mention which one specifically.
“Surely, I saw fewer people than the pandemic hadn’t occurred” is unnatural. I understood what you were trying to say though.
“Surely, I saw fewer people before the pandemic” is more natural and easier to understand.
You did great, just a few fixes can be made 👍
Q:
The state of mind where you are in and mine is different. Does this sound natural?
A:
× The state of mind where you are in and mine is different.
✓ The state of mind that you and I are in is different.
✓ The state of mind that you and I are in is different.
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