Status — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈstā-təs/ sta·tus

Meaning & Definition of Status

Status (noun)

  1. position or rank when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.
  2. relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige; especially, high prestige
  3. the official situation of a person or thing according to the law

Status (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. position with regard to conditions and circumstances

    "let me know if your status changes and you're available to work"

    similar: ball game, deal, footing, picture, posture, scene, situation, story
    related: rank, standing, place, spot, state, score, status quo

  2. the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

    "resented her lowly status in the organization"

    similar: degree, echelon, footing, level, place, position, rank, ranking, reach(es), rung, situation, standing, station, stratum
    related: condition, estate, order, walk, capacity, function, rating

Related Entry: Status quo (noun)

Status quo is a different word from Status. The synonyms below are for status quo, not for status.

  1. the state or fact of being the way things usually are

    "civic leaders who are afraid to do anything that might change the town's status quo"

    similar: normalcy, normality
    related: groove, routine, rut, currency, prevalence, conventionality, harmony, orderliness, peace
    opposite: abnormality
    near: irregularity, uncommonness, unusualness, disorderliness, disruptiveness, disruption, disturbance, anomalousness, deviance, exceptionalness, extraordinariness, noteworthiness, remarkableness, unconventionality

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Status

The most common words with a similar meaning to Status:

ball game, deal, footing, picture, posture, scene, situation, story, degree, echelon, level, place, position, rank, ranking, reach(es), rung, standing, station, stratum

Related Words for Status

spot, state, score, status quo, condition, estate, order, walk, capacity, function, rating

Word Forms of Status

Inflections: statuses

Origin & Etymology of Status

Latin state

First known use: 1767

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Status

Words & Phrases Containing Status

status offender, status quo, status quo ante, status in quo, status quo ante bellum, status symbol, marital status, the status quo

Frequently Asked Questions about Status

What does "Status" mean?

"Status" means position or rank when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.. As a noun, it is defined as: position or rank when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Status"?

Other words for "Status" include ball game, deal, footing, picture, posture, scene, situation and story. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Status" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Status"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Status". Common alternatives include ball game, deal, footing, picture, posture, scene, situation, story, degree and echelon.

How do you use "Status" in a sentence?

Examples of "Status" in a sentence: "let me know if your status changes and you're available to work"; "resented her lowly status in the organization".

Is "Status" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Status" is a noun.

Is "Status" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Status" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Status"?

"Status" is pronounced /ˈstā-təs/ and divided into syllables as sta·tus.

What is the origin of the word "Status"?

"Status" comes from Latin state. First known use: 1767.