the States vs tart

the States and tart both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
the States	Yes	No	No	No
tart	Yes	Yes	No	No

the States (noun)	tart (noun)
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776	a small open pie with a fruit filling
	a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust
	a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

the States (adjective)	tart (adjective)
	tasting sour like a lemon
	harsh