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0 antonyms and opposites of status, grouped by meaning.

Noun — The current state or condition of something at a given moment.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The current state or condition of something at a given moment.

“You can check the status of your order online.”

2. noun

A person's social or professional rank, and the respect and privilege that comes with it.

“The job carries more status than money.”

How to use status

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

marital status legal status status update elevated status check the status

Neutral; works in everything from paperwork to social commentary.

Etymology

From Latin 'status', meaning 'standing, position, condition', from 'stare', to stand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of status?

In English the plural is 'statuses'. 'Status' is occasionally used unchanged in technical writing, and the Latin plural 'statūs' is not used in ordinary English.

What is the difference between status and state?

They overlap heavily. 'State' describes the raw condition something is in; 'status' usually implies that condition has been recorded, assigned or ranked by someone, as with an order status or legal status.

How do you pronounce status?

Both STAY-tus and STAT-us are accepted. STAY-tus is the more common in both British and American English.

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