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Science

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

Meaning of Science

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.

Science in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Science

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.

Related words

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

Synonyms for Science

• study
• research
• discipline
• field
• knowledge

Opposites of Science

• ignorance
• nonsense

Common mistakes with Science

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

Frequently asked questions about Science

What does Science mean?

The study of how things work in the natural world.

What is the definition of Science?

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

How do you use Science in a sentence?

Science helps us understand the world around us.

Can you give another example of Science?

In school, I love learning about science subjects like biology and chemistry.

What are synonyms for Science?

Common alternatives include study, research, discipline, field, knowledge.

What is the opposite of Science?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, nonsense.

What words go with Science?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Science?

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

How do you pronounce Science?

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

When should I use Science?

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.

What CEFR level is Science?

"Science" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.