Cool MateMeaning of Freshman
a first-year student at a university or college
In simple words: A first-year student at a school or college.
Freshman in a sentence
- college freshmen
- during my freshman year
- high school freshmen
How to use Freshman
Typically used in American English to refer to students in their first year of high school or college. Avoid in formal contexts like academic writing.
Grammar pattern
noun + 'is a freshman'
Memory hint
Think of a 'fresh' start in 'man' or 'woman's' first year of school.
Related words
Collocations with Freshman
- freshman year
- freshman student
- freshman orientation
Synonyms for Freshman
- first-year student
- newcomer
- rookie
Opposites of Freshman
Common mistakes with Freshman
- Confused with 'sophomore' which is for second-year students.
- Incorrectly using it for students in lower grades.
- Spelling errors like 'freshmen' when referring to one person.
Freshman appears in
Freshman in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طالب سنة أولى
طالب في أول سنة دراسية بالمدرسة أو الكلية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Freshman
স্কুল বা কলেজের প্রথম বর্ষের ছাত্র।
- GermanDeutsch
Freshman
Ein Schüler oder Student im ersten Jahr.
- SpanishEspañol
Estudiante de primer año
Un estudiante de primer año en una escuela o colegio.
- Persianفارسی
دانشجوی سال اول
دانشجوی سال اول در یک مدرسه یا کالج.
- FrenchFrançais
Freshman
Un étudiant de première année dans une école ou un collège.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Freshman
स्कूल या कॉलेज का पहला साल का छात्र।
- ItalianItaliano
Matricola
Uno studente del primo anno di scuola o college.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Calouro
Um estudante do primeiro ano de uma escola ou faculdade.
- RussianРусский
Первокурсник
Студент первого курса школы или колледжа.
- Urduاردو
فرسٹ ایئر طالب علم
اسکول یا کالج کا پہلا سال کا طالب علم۔
- Chinese中文
大一新生
一名学校或学院的第一年学生。
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Frequently asked questions about Freshman
What does Freshman mean?
A first-year student at a school or college.
What is the definition of Freshman?
a first-year student at a university or college
How do you use Freshman in a sentence?
college freshmen
Can you give another example of Freshman?
during my freshman year
What are synonyms for Freshman?
Common alternatives include first-year student, newcomer, rookie.
What is the opposite of Freshman?
Opposite meanings include senior.
What words go with Freshman?
It commonly pairs with freshman year, freshman student, freshman orientation.
What are common mistakes when using Freshman?
Confused with 'sophomore' which is for second-year students. Incorrectly using it for students in lower grades. Spelling errors like 'freshmen' when referring to one person.
How do you pronounce Freshman?
US: /["/ˈfreʃmən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfreʃmən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Freshman?
Typically used in American English to refer to students in their first year of high school or college. Avoid in formal contexts like academic writing.
What CEFR level is Freshman?
"Freshman" is at C2 level on the CEFR scale.