Meaning of Pupil
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
In simple words: A student, especially in a school.
Pupil in a sentence
- The teacher asked the pupil to read aloud.
- Every pupil must complete their homework by Friday.
- The pupil of the eye constricts in bright light.
- She was fascinated by the way the pupil reacted to changes in lighting.
- As a pupil, it's important to ask questions if you don’t understand.
How to use Pupil
Use 'pupil' mainly in the context of schools or education. It's less common in adult education settings where 'student' is preferred. Avoid using in informal situations.
Grammar pattern
pupil + noun
Memory hint
A 'pupil' is like a 'tiny scholar' in a school.
Related words
Collocations with Pupil
- able
- bright
- good
- teach
- exclude
- expel
- attendance
- numbers
- assessment
- dilated
- dilate
- enlarge
- dilate
- enlarge
Opposites of Pupil
Common mistakes with Pupil
- Confused with 'student' in adult contexts
- 'Pupil' used incorrectly as a verb
- Spelling mistakes like 'pupile'
Pupil appears in
Pupil in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تلميذ,طالب,بؤبؤ
طالب، خصوصاً في المدرسة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ছাত্র
একজন ছাত্র, বিশেষ করে স্কুলের।
- GermanDeutsch
Schüler/Schülerin, Pupille
Ein Schüler oder eine Schülerin, besonders in der Schule.
- SpanishEspañol
Alumno
Un estudiante, especialmente en una escuela.
- Persianفارسی
شاگرد، مردمک
یه دانشآموز، مخصوصاً تو مدرسه.
- FrenchFrançais
Élève, Pupille
Un étudiant, surtout à l'école.
- Hindiहिन्दी
छात्र
एक छात्र, खासकर स्कूल में।
- ItalianItaliano
Allievo, studente
Uno studente, specialmente a scuola.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aluno, Discípulo
Um estudante, especialmente numa escola.
- RussianРусский
Ученик, зрачок
Ученик, особенно в школе.
- Urduاردو
شاگرد، طالب علم
ایک طالب علم، خاص طور پر اسکول میں۔
- Chinese中文
学生
学生,特别是在学校里的。
More words like Pupil
- StudentA1
a person who is studying at a university or college
- Scholar
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
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Frequently asked questions about Pupil
What does Pupil mean?
A student, especially in a school.
What is the definition of Pupil?
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
How do you use Pupil in a sentence?
The teacher asked the pupil to read aloud.
Can you give another example of Pupil?
Every pupil must complete their homework by Friday.
What are synonyms for Pupil?
Common alternatives include student, learner, scholar, trainee.
What is the opposite of Pupil?
Opposite meanings include teacher.
What words go with Pupil?
It commonly pairs with able, bright, good, teach, exclude, expel, attendance, numbers, assessment, dilated, dilate, enlarge, dilate, enlarge.
What are common mistakes when using Pupil?
Confused with 'student' in adult contexts 'Pupil' used incorrectly as a verb Spelling mistakes like 'pupile'
How do you pronounce Pupil?
US: /["/ˈpjuːpl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpjuːpl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pupil?
Use 'pupil' mainly in the context of schools or education. It's less common in adult education settings where 'student' is preferred. Avoid using in informal situations.
What CEFR level is Pupil?
"Pupil" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

