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        stud·y

        study

         
         
        pronunciation:
        stuh di
        parts of speech:
        noun, verb
        features:
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        part of speech: noun
        inflections: studies
        definition 1: the act of using the mind to learn.
        After weeks of study, he passed the test.
        synonyms:
        education
        definition 2: a branch of knowledge; subject.
        He wants to get into the study of medicine.
        synonyms:
        area, field, subject
        definition 3: (plural) one's own learning.
        She does well in her studies.
        definition 4: a close look at something; investigation.
        She did a study of insects.
        synonyms:
        examination
        definition 5: a written account of such an investigation.
        The professor's study of insect behavior was published last month in an important journal.
        synonyms:
        report
        definition 6: a room set aside for reading and studying.
        I have lots of books in my study.
         
        part of speech: verb
        inflections: studies, studying, studied
        definition 1: to try to gain knowledge or skill.
        He studies hard at school.
         
        similar words:
        cram, educate oneself, learn, read, school oneself
        definition 2: to try to learn or gain knowledge or skill in.
        He is studying art at the university.
        synonyms:
        take
        similar words:
        learn
        definition 3: to examine in detail.
        They will study our report.He studied his next move in the game.
        synonyms:
        analyze, examine, scrutinize
        similar words:
        dissect, inspect, investigate, look over, pore over, read, review, scan, survey
        definition 4: to commit to memory; learn.
        She studied her lines for the next scene.
        synonyms:
        learn, memorize
        similar words:
        cram
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