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UK/["/ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/","/ˈʌndəɡræd/"]/US/["/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/","/ˈʌndərɡræd/"]/

Meaning of Undergraduate

a university or college student who is studying for their first degree

In simple words: A student who is studying for their first degree, usually a bachelor's degree.

Undergraduate in a sentence

  • a first-year undergraduate
  • an **undergraduate course/student/degree**
  • She teaches physics at undergraduate level.
  • during her undergraduate years at the University of California
  • memoirs of his undergraduate career at the University of Toronto

How to use Undergraduate

Used primarily in academic contexts. It's appropriate when discussing college education levels. Avoid in casual discussions unless referring to education specifically.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'under' meaning below and 'graduate' meaning someone who has completed a degree - an undergraduate hasn't graduated yet.

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Collocations with Undergraduate

Synonyms for Undergraduate

Opposites of Undergraduate

Common mistakes with Undergraduate

  • Confused with 'graduate' which refers to someone who has completed their degree.
  • Used as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Incorrectly spelled as 'undergradute'.

Compare Undergraduate with Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

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Frequently asked questions about Undergraduate

What does Undergraduate mean?

A student who is studying for their first degree, usually a bachelor's degree.

What is the definition of Undergraduate?

a university or college student who is studying for their first degree

How do you use Undergraduate in a sentence?

a first-year undergraduate

Can you give another example of Undergraduate?

an **undergraduate course/student/degree**

What are synonyms for Undergraduate?

Common alternatives include freshman, sophomore, junior, senior.

What is the opposite of Undergraduate?

Opposite meanings include graduate.

What words go with Undergraduate?

It commonly pairs with college, university, Harvard, course, curriculum, degree.

What are common mistakes when using Undergraduate?

Confused with 'graduate' which refers to someone who has completed their degree. Used as a verb instead of a noun. Incorrectly spelled as 'undergradute'.

How do you pronounce Undergraduate?

US: /["/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/","/ˈʌndərɡræd/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/","/ˈʌndəɡræd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Undergraduate?

Used primarily in academic contexts. It's appropriate when discussing college education levels. Avoid in casual discussions unless referring to education specifically.

What CEFR level is Undergraduate?

"Undergraduate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.