condition
word
Definition
A condition is a situation or state something is in, such as health or quality. It can also mean a rule or requirement that must be met for something else to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in formal, everyday, medical, legal, and academic English. Common patterns: 'in good/bad condition', 'under these conditions', 'on condition that'. For health, 'a medical condition' usually means an illness or long-term problem. Learners often confuse the 'state' meaning with the 'requirement' meaning.
Example Sentences
The car is in good condition.
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She has a heart condition.
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One condition of the job is weekend work.
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The house looked great in the photos, but its real condition was terrible.
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I'll help you, but on one condition: be honest with me.
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Under these conditions, nobody can do their best work.
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