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Study

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

Meaning of Study

the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world

In simple words: To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working.

Study in a sentence

• I need to do my study for math class.
• Her study on climate change was published in a journal.
• He will study hard for the upcoming exams.
• This study shows that sleep is important for learning.
• In biology class, we will study plants and animals.

How to use Study

Used in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using in highly informal situations where simpler words could suffice.

Grammar pattern

study + object

Memory hint

Think of 'study' as 'staying and doing' to remember that it involves time spent learning.

Related words

Collocations with Study

• full-time
• part-time
• graduate
• course
• programme/​program
• take up
• group
• programme/​program
• leave
• study for
• an area of study
• a field of study
• further
• begin
• undertake
• continue
• area
• business
• cultural
• do
• lecture in
• teach
• department
• course
• programme/​program
• current
• new
• present
• commission
• fund
• support
• take place
• aim at something
• aim to do something
• group
• session
• according to a/​the study
• in a/​the study
• under study
• an area of study
• a field of study
• the author of a/​the study

Synonyms for Study

• learn
• review
• examine
• research
• analyze

Opposites of Study

• ignore
• neglect
• overlook

Common mistakes with Study

• 'Study' is often confused with 'study for'; learners may incorrectly say 'study the exam'.
• Learners might forget to use 'study' with an object, saying 'I study' instead of 'I study math'.
• Misusing prepositions, saying 'study at school' instead of 'study in school'.

Frequently asked questions about Study

What does Study mean?

To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working.

What is the definition of Study?

the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world

How do you use Study in a sentence?

I need to do my study for math class.

Can you give another example of Study?

Her study on climate change was published in a journal.

What are synonyms for Study?

Common alternatives include learn, review, examine, research, analyze.

What is the opposite of Study?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect, overlook.

What words go with Study?

It commonly pairs with full-time, part-time, graduate, course, programme/​program, take up, group, programme/​program, leave, study for, an area of study, a field of study, further, begin, undertake, continue, area, business, cultural, do, lecture in, teach, department, course, programme/​program, current, new, present, commission, fund, support, take place, aim at something, aim to do something, group, session, according to a/​the study, in a/​the study, under study, an area of study, a field of study, the author of a/​the study.

What are common mistakes when using Study?

'Study' is often confused with 'study for'; learners may incorrectly say 'study the exam'. Learners might forget to use 'study' with an object, saying 'I study' instead of 'I study math'. Misusing prepositions, saying 'study at school' instead of 'study in school'.

How do you pronounce Study?

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

When should I use Study?

Used in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using in highly informal situations where simpler words could suffice.

What CEFR level is Study?

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