study
/ˈstʌdi/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To spend time learning about a subject, especially at school or for a test.
I need to study for my history test tonight.
To look at something carefully in order to understand it.
She studied the map before we left.
How it's used
When this means “prepare for a test by learning”
- study for + test/exam
We studied for the final exam together.
When this means “names the subject, or the job someone is training for”
- study + subject / study to be + job
She is studying to be a teacher.
Collocations
- study hard
- study abroad
- study the menu
- study closely
Meaning
A piece of research that looks at a subject in detail.
A new study shows that walking every day improves sleep.
The activity of learning, or a person's education at school or college.
After four years of study, he became a nurse.
A room in a home used for reading, studying, or working.
Dad keeps his desk and books in the study.
How it's used
This means “reports the result of research”
- a study shows/finds (that) + clause
One study found that people sleep less in summer.
Collocations
- recent study
- research study
- study group
- study habits
- home study
Synonyms
- research
- education
- office