What is another word for states?

Common synonyms for states include commonwealth, tell, state, say, posit.

What is the opposite of states?

Antonyms of states include unsettles, disorganizes, disrupts, confuses, agitates.

Synonyms for

States

Noun / steɪts / Another word for states — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

States are geographic areas that are part of a larger country. In the United States, there are 50 states.

Synonyms & similar words

commonwealth tell state say posit country dos nation express land province submit territories provinces regions divisions districts domains realms lands areas zones countries nations commonwealths empires kingdoms principalities states dominions sovereignties republics

Synonyms by register

Formal

conditions situations circumstances affects

Informal

moods feelings vibes ways

Literary

hues complexions temperaments

Antonyms

unsettles disorganizes disrupts confuses agitates

Common collocations

state of mind
state of affairs
state of emergency
state of the art
state of nature
state secrets
state government
state borders

Word family

noun state

verb state

adjective state

adverb statedly

Usage note

As a noun, 'states' often refers to political divisions (e.g., United States) or conditions. As a verb, it means to express something definitely or clearly.

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