study

CEFRA1

/ˈstʌd.i/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To learn about a subject by reading or practice.

  2. 02

    noun

    A detailed examination of a subject.

Examples

  • Tomorrow, I'm going to study at the library.

  • A room set aside for private study

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈstʌɾ.i]
  • /(ɪ)ˈsʈəɖ.i/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.

  2. To take a course or courses on a subject.

  3. To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

More examples

In context

  • I'd like to study in Paris.

  • I need to study my biology notes.

  • Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

To pass the difficult exam, the student must blank every day for at least three hours.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

Inherited from Middle English studien, from Old French estudier (Modern French étudier), from estudie (noun), borrowed from Latin studium. Displaced Old English cneordlæcan.