Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with state in American Collocation
state
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
present
Britain lifted itself from post-war austerity to its present state of relative affluence.
bad
Something must be done about the poor state of the monument.
She had had too much to drink and was in no fit state to work.
all the time
These services are in a constant state of growth and change.
original
The Castle in its original state covered a very large area.
different to normal
It is my belief that deep sleep is an altered state of consciousness.
of a particular type
They have been detained for almost three years without trial and we are deeply concerned about their health and mental state.
create a state
These incidents induced a state of considerable anxiety.
reach a state
Their case was unsatisfactory and should never have reached such a state.
keep or get back a state
How can it maintain its own state of equilibrium?
change a state
Colour can certainly affect your emotional state.
study or describe a state
The purpose of this paper is to examine the current state of the evidence.
indicate a state
These decisions reflect the state of the research at the time they were made.
disorder or change
The massive shake-up of the White House threw the administration into a state of disarray.
collapse
She was found in a state of collapse and later died in hospital.
poor physical condition
It was tragic that the mansion had fallen into such a state of disrepair.
being ready or aware
A constant state of alert was to be maintained, because war could start at any moment.
shock or fear
Many homeowners are still in a state of shock at the scale of the damage caused by the floods.
happiness or calm
Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation.
despair
He wandered the streets all night in a state of absolute despair.
uncertainty or lack of understanding
Students have been left in a state of confusion after receiving the letters.
affected by drink or drugs
He came home in a state of intoxication.