lie in state

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahy in steyt]
- /laɪ ɪn steɪt/
- /laɪ ɪn steɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy in steyt]
- /laɪ ɪn steɪt/

Definitions of lie in state words

noun lie in state the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health. 1
noun lie in state the condition of matter with respect to structure, form, constitution, phase, or the like: water in a gaseous state. 1
noun lie in state status, rank, or position in life; station: He dresses in a manner befitting his state. 1
noun lie in state the style of living befitting a person of wealth and high rank: to travel in state. 1
noun lie in state a particular condition of mind or feeling: to be in an excited state. 1
noun lie in state an abnormally tense, nervous, or perturbed condition: He's been in a state since hearing about his brother's death. 1

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Origin of lie in state

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English stat (noun), partly aphetic variant of estat estate, partly < Latin status condition (see status); in defs 7-11 < Latin status (rērum) state (of things) or status (reī pūblicae) state (of the republic)

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Parts of speech for Lie in state

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lie in state popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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