Cool MateStudy
UK /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/US /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- learn
- review
- examine
- research
- analyze
Antonyms
- ignore
- neglect
- overlook
Common mistakes
- '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'.