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study

/ˈstʌd.i/noun, verb2 syllables

Study means: a branch of knowledge.

Synonyms for study39

noun, as in a branch of knowledge

discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, bailiwick

noun, as in a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

report, written report

noun, as in a detailed critical inspection

noun, as in applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

noun, as in preliminary drawing for later elaboration

noun, as in attentive consideration and meditation

cogitation

verb, as in give careful consideration to

consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate

verb, as in consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

analyze, analyse, examine, canvass

verb, as in be a student of a certain subject

verb, as in think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

meditate, contemplate

verb, as in learn by reading books

hit the books

also used for study

con, elucubrate, research, revise, sot, home office, cabinet, closet, inquiry, investigation, exploration

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What does study mean?16

noun

1

a branch of knowledge“in what discipline is his doctorate?”

2

a written document describing the findings of some individual or group“this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale”

3

a detailed critical inspection

4

applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)“mastering a second language requires a lot of work”

5

preliminary drawing for later elaboration“he made several studies before starting to paint”

6

attentive consideration and meditation“after much cogitation he rejected the offer”

7

a state of deep mental absorption“she is in a deep study”

8

a room used for reading and writing and studying“he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study”

9

someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)“he is a quick study”

10

a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique“a study in spiccato bowing”

verb

1

give careful consideration to“consider the possibility of moving”

2

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning“analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare”

3

be a student of a certain subject“She is reading for the bar exam”

4

think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes“He is meditating in his study”

5

learn by reading books“He is studying geology in his room”

6

be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with study?4

two syllables

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Study in a sentence

  • I want to study abroad, even if my parents are against it.Swift
  • This does not mean only the study of language, history or geography.unknown
  • If you do your study at all, do your best.shanghainese
  • If you study earnestly, you can expect to pass the exam.Swift
  • According to a study, big women are more prone to have twins.CM
  • You have only to study hard, and you will pass the test.Stalwartlover
  • After you have taken a rest, you must carry on your study.unknown
  • The more you study, the more curious you will become.CM

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Forms of study

as a noun

plural
studies

as a verb

past tense
studied
present participle
studying
third-person singular
studies
past participle
studied