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The plural noun 'states' (lower case s) is a common noun; a general word for any state of any kind. Examples:

  • the states of Central America
  • states in some countries are called provinces
  • the states of disrepair of abandoned buildings
  • confusing states of mind
The plural noun 'States' (capital s) is a proper noun; the name of a specific state or thing. Examples:

The word 'states' (lower case s) is also the third person, singular, present of the verb to state. Example:

  • The witness states that she was at home alone at the time of the crime.
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