Synonyms for

States

Verb / 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

nation bodypolitic say commonwealth country posit putforward unitedstatesdepartmentofstate province state departmentofstate submit respublica tell stateofmatter express dos statedepartment land 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.

Example sentences

  1. The United States is made up of 50 states.
  2. I have visited many different states in my lifetime.
  3. Hawaii is the only state in the United States made up entirely of islands.
  4. The state of California is known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather.
  5. The state of Michigan is known for its lakes and forests.

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