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old
Adjective
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If someone or something is old, they are not young; they have been in existence for a long time.
An old man has gray hair.
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How old someone is, is their age.
"Ashley, how old are you?" "I'm only 16 years old."
state
Noun
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A state is a condition or a situation.
I am worried about her. She is in a constant state of depression.
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Any sovereign nation (nation that rules itself) is a state.
The United States is a country with many sovereign nations united with each other.
state
Verb
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To state something is to say it as a fact.
He stated that he hasn't slept in 2 days.
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To state something is to let it be known.
Please state your name and place of business.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
affairs
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noun
matters of personal concern
get his affairs in order
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noun
transactions of professional or public interest
news of current affairs
great affairs of state