situation vs condition

Both 'situation' and 'condition' are correct English words, but they are used in different contexts. 'Situation' is more commonly used to refer to a set of circumstances or a state of affairs, while 'condition' is often used to describe the state of something or someone. They are not interchangeable in most cases.

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situation

The word 'situation' is a correct and commonly used term in English to refer to a set of circumstances or a state of affairs.

You can use 'situation' to describe the circumstances or conditions that someone or something is in. It is often used to provide context or describe a particular state of affairs.

Examples:

The situation at work is getting stressful.
I'm not sure how to handle this situation.
The political situation in the country is unstable.

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The situation is more dangerous than he realizes.
Even because... this situation has become pathetic.
The living situation outside worries me.
Then we have a hostage situation.
Business situation in Peru very shaky, stop.
But then I started enjoying the situation.
Every commander may face a no-win situation.
I think you misconstrue the situation.
A situation is unfolding in Libya.
And this was a life-and-death situation.
Help women in her same situation.
Make that a red light situation.
Our military is entirely capable of handling this situation.
High-level people need reassurance that the situation is under control.
He totally over-reacted over a completely innocent situation.
Pender is in a perplexing situation.
Someone who can ameliorate the situation.
Someone who can ameliorate the situation.
Try to find some dignity in the situation.
It's a complicated visa situation.

Alternatives:

circumstances
state of affairs
scenario
context
setting

condition

The word 'condition' is a correct and commonly used term in English to describe the state of something or someone.

You can use 'condition' to describe the state, quality, or physical health of something or someone. It is often used in medical, physical, or general descriptive contexts.

Examples:

The car is in excellent condition.
She is in a critical condition at the hospital.
Regular exercise can improve your physical condition.

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I cannot conceal our condition from the british indefinitely.
Fine. On one small condition.
The prescription for my heart condition.
Your condition has a name. Depression.
General, Khalek's condition is stable.
It's dangerous in her condition.
Taken too soon by his condition.
Congenital condition, in his case.
His body was in terrible condition.
My daughter's condition has worsened.
Untreated, his condition will quickly deteriorate.
Casey's condition is called cauda equina syndrome.
This pacemaker was installed to control that condition.
Critical condition, still in surgery.
Then let's check your condition.
Armor systems are in critical condition and are losing power.
Mr Stampler suffers from an acute disassociative condition.
Alter responsivity characteristics until you get condition green.
Human beings must accept that mediocrity is their natural condition.
1933 football star set, mint condition.

Alternatives:

state
health
status
situation
circumstances

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