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Science

UK /["/ˈsaɪəns/"]/US /["/ˈsaɪəns/"]/

Definition

knowledge about the structure and behaviour of the natural and physical world, based on facts that you can prove, for example by experiments

In simple words: The study of how things work in the natural world.

Examples

  • Science helps us understand the world around us.
  • In school, I love learning about science subjects like biology and chemistry.
  • The science behind climate change is complex and important.
  • My favorite science experiment was making a volcano.
  • Many scientists work in the field of science to discover new things.

Usage notes

Use 'science' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing biology, chemistry, physics, etc. It's appropriate in classrooms and conversations, but avoid it in casual contexts where simpler terms like 'study' might fit better.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'science' by thinking of a 'science fair' where experiments are shared.

Collocations

  • modern
  • bad
  • junk
  • advance
  • understand
  • curriculum
  • education
  • research
  • science of
  • the advancement of science
  • the development of science
  • the history of science
  • modern
  • bad
  • junk
  • advance
  • understand
  • curriculum
  • education
  • research
  • science of
  • the advancement of science
  • the development of science
  • the history of science
  • modern
  • bad
  • junk
  • advance
  • understand
  • curriculum
  • education
  • research
  • science of
  • the advancement of science
  • the development of science
  • the history of science

Synonyms

  • study
  • research
  • discipline
  • field
  • knowledge

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • nonsense

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'scientific', which is an adjective.
  • Using 'science' as a verb.
  • Pluralizing incorrectly as 'sciences' when referring to the subject in general.