Synonyms for state
- noun
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Pass — A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time. A mess; disorder; a bad condition or set of…
pass, condition, situation, position, status, predicament, station, quality, category, dignity, rank, posture, spot, pickle, fix, footing, jam, case dated, plight dated
2. Nation
nation, commonwealth, country, body politic, constitution, land, people, kingdom, empire, nationality, res publica, realm dated
3. Grandeur
Other
government, province, phase of matter, mood, canton, shape, chair of state, frame, re-mark, trim
Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time. A mess; disorder; a bad condition or set of circumstances.
- n. 2
A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.
- n. 3
A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time. A complete description of a system, consisting of parameters that determine all properties of the system.
Forms
- Plural
- states → passes, conditions, situations, positions…
Choose the right word
The members of a people are referred to as persons or individuals; the individual members of a state or nation are called citizens or subjects. In American usage State signifies one commonwealth of the federal union known as the United States.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- nation Mexico is a nation that borders the United States.
- commonwealth Barbados is a member of the Commonwealth.
- government The bribery scandal cast doubts on the government.
- province Here's a list of hotels in the capital and province.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| state | steady | |
| nation | steady | |
| commonwealth | falling | |
| government | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- fix1, jam1
- 4 letters
- case1, land1, pass1, spot1, rank1, mood1, trim1, pomp1
- 5 letters
- shape1, frame1, glory2, realm1
- 6 letters
- people2, public2, status2, nation2, empire3, parade2, plight1, canton2, pickle2
- 7 letters
- country2, quality3, station2, kingdom2, dignity3, posture2, footing2
- 8 letters
- national3, position3, category4, province2, grandeur2
- 9 letters
- situation4, condition3
- 10 letters
- government3
- 11 letters
- nationality5, predicament4
- 12 letters
- constitution4, commonwealth3, magnificence
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (glory2 = 2 syllables).