State Definition
state
noun
- the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; "his state is in the deep south"
- the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
- the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; "the state has lowered its income tax"
- a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "African nations"; "students who had come to the nation's capitol"; "the country's largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land"
- (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); "the solid state of water is called ice"
- a state of depression or agitation; "he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him"
- the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries"
- the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
verb
- express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
- put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
- indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"
"State" in song lyrics
See how state is used in real songs:
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"New York, New York, The Empire State"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message) -
"I'm a head straight from the Boot shape to the Lone Star state"
2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion -
"Over half a state"
40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At
Words that rhyme with state
Usage tips for "state"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "state" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for state to find words that pair well.