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states

Pronunciation: [/steɪts/]

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states: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use states in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government”

(noun) a politically organized body of people living under a single government. States have their own laws, leaders, and borders.

Example

The United States is made up of 50 individual states.

Example

The country does not recognize the independence of the breakaway state.

Example

Which state do you live in?

Context: “expressing”

(verb) to express something clearly and firmly. When someone tells you how they feel or what they think, they are stating their thoughts or feelings.

Example

He stated his opinion on the matter during the meeting.

Example

She refused to state her position on the issue.

Example

Can you state your reasons for disagreeing?

How to pronounce states

Pronunciation: [/steɪts/]

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