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- pronunciation:
- stae
t
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steI
ts
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person's position or rank in relation to others or in the view of others.
He feels that his status, now that he is a limousine driver, is higher than it was when he was driving a taxi.The report suggested that male police officers are granted a higher status by society than women police officers.
- synonyms:
- position, rank, standing, station
- similar words:
- caste, degree, grade, level, place
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| definition 2: |
a high rank within a society or that which confers on one a high level or rank.
The newcomers to the exclusive club are primarily seeking status. |
| definition 3: |
a person's condition as determined by law.
According to his immigration status as a refugee, he is allowed to work in this country.Her marital status changed last year when she got a divorce.
- similar words:
- situation
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| definition 4: |
state of affairs; stage of development or progress.
She called to find out the status of her job application.The new government hoped to change the status of the poor.After he abandoned his family, he rarely thought about the status of his children.- synonyms:
- state
- similar words:
- mode
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| related words: |
capacity, caste, class, condition, league, name, note, plane, position, prestige |
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