status
7 synonyms for status, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The current state or condition of something at a given moment.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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.”
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.
Full origin of status →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.
