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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.
maintenance
Noun
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Maintenance is the process of regularly fixing things and keeping something in good shape.
After 8,000 km, you should take the car in for maintenance.
Wood houses can be a problem because they require regular maintenance.