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Academic

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌækəˈdemɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌækəˈdemɪk/"]/

Meaning of Academic

connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities

In simple words: Related to school or education, especially formal study.

Academic in a sentence

• She decided to pursue an academic career after graduating from university.
• The academic standards at this institution are very high.
• He wrote an academic paper that was published in a reputable journal.
• The academic community is always looking for new research opportunities.
• Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship.
• Many students find the academic pressure difficult to manage.
• The school's academic programs are designed to prepare students for college.
• He attended various academic conferences to network with other scholars.

How to use Academic

Use 'academic' in formal contexts, like essays or discussions about education. It may not fit well in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

academic + subject/object

Memory hint

Think of 'academy' to remember 'academic' - they both relate to education.

Related words

Collocations with Academic

• be
• become
• merely
• purely
• strictly
• be
• become
• merely
• purely
• strictly

Synonyms for Academic

• scholarly
• educational
• formal
• intellectual
• collegiate

Opposites of Academic

• unacademic
• non-educational

Common mistakes with Academic

• Confused with 'academic' vs 'academical' - they can be used interchangeably but 'academic' is more common.
• 'Academic' is often mistakenly used as a noun instead of an adjective.

Frequently asked questions about Academic

What does Academic mean?

Related to school or education, especially formal study.

What is the definition of Academic?

connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities

How do you use Academic in a sentence?

She decided to pursue an academic career after graduating from university.

Can you give another example of Academic?

The academic standards at this institution are very high.

What are synonyms for Academic?

Common alternatives include scholarly, educational, formal, intellectual, collegiate.

What is the opposite of Academic?

Opposite meanings include unacademic, non-educational.

What words go with Academic?

It commonly pairs with be, become, merely, purely, strictly, be, become, merely, purely, strictly.

What are common mistakes when using Academic?

Confused with 'academic' vs 'academical' - they can be used interchangeably but 'academic' is more common. 'Academic' is often mistakenly used as a noun instead of an adjective.

How do you pronounce Academic?

US: /["/ˌækəˈdemɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˌækəˈdemɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Academic formal or informal?

"Academic" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Academic?

Use 'academic' in formal contexts, like essays or discussions about education. It may not fit well in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Academic?

"Academic" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.