bad fiorm/ good condition. bad state - and people
I heard someone say : I was in better condition yesterday. And hence the question:
how do we use the word condition? I 've always thought it reffered to things like: This car is in very bad condition.
and a person is more likely to say: I am in bad form today.
I am on top form today.
And a state is used in more serious contexts like : She was taken to a hospital in a very bad state.
If someone here was so nice as to describe their state/ condition / form today in correct English, I would be so grateful.:roll:
Re: bad fiorm/ good condition. bad state - and people
No, I would say "form" for a person is not more common than "condition." We often use condition, good physical condition, conditioning, for athletes. In your context, all are used, without much difference, though "state" for a medical patient is seen as more ephemeral.
Re: bad fiorm/ good condition. bad state - and people
"condition' refers to a physical state:
A doctor might report, " The patient's condition is stable/improving."
'form' refers to ability, prowess - the state of an athlete or sports team with regard to their current standard of performance: The team is in great shape/top form."
(Obviously, if someone has an injury, then they may be in no condition to play - a person cannot be in top form if they are trying to play with some kind of injury.)
Re: bad fiorm/ good condition. bad state - and people
All right so I can say "I am in great condition today because I slept well last night?" and "I am in great form today" I 've also seen "to be on top form" ? Thank you!