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Project

UK /["/ˈprɒdʒekt/"]/US /["/ˈprɑːdʒekt/"]/

Definition

a piece of work involving careful study of a subject over a period of time, done by school or college students

In simple words: A plan or task that involves getting things done.

Examples

  • I have a new project for school next week.
  • The team is working on an exciting project at the moment.
  • Our project aims to improve the environment.
  • The artists displayed their project at the art fair.
  • We need to finish this project by Friday.

Usage notes

Used in professional and academic settings when discussing work or activities. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless it relates directly to school or work.

Grammar pattern

verb + object

Memory hint

Think of 'project' as something you 'throw forth' (pro = forward).

Collocations

  • class
  • school
  • French
  • do
  • work
  • project on
  • ambitious
  • big
  • huge
  • get off the ground
  • implement
  • initiate
  • aim to
  • be aimed at something
  • management
  • coordinator
  • director
  • the aim of the project
  • somebody’s current project
  • somebody’s latest project

Synonyms

  • plan
  • initiative
  • scheme
  • task
  • assignment

Antonyms

  • halt
  • cease
  • suspend

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'projected' which refers to estimation.
  • Using 'project' as a noun or verb incorrectly.
  • Pronunciation confusion: mispronouncing the second syllable.