study

noun

UK /ˈstʌdi/

Word Forms

singular	study
plural	studies

1
uncountable the process of learning about a subject by reading and by going to school, university etc
Libraries are not used only for study.
study of:
a centre for the study of Asian languages
Synonyms and related words
Relating to learning and the process of learning
acquisition
advanced
assimilation
Synonyms and related words
General words for study and studying
action research
case study
CMC
1. 1a
  the process of learning about a problem or subject using scientific methods
  the sociological study of crime
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to learning and the process of learning
  acquisition
  advanced
  assimilation
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for study and studying
  action research
  case study
  CMC
2

studies
plural the work that you do while you are at a college or university
Sarah wants to continue her studies.
Synonyms and related words
General words for study and studying
action research
case study
CMC
1. 2a
  a subject that can be studied at a university or college
  environmental/business studies
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for areas of study, interest or activity
  area
  field
  discipline
3
countable a research project that examines a problem or a particular subject
The study showed a link between radiation leaks and cancer.
Synonyms and related words
General words for study and studying
action research
case study
CMC
4
countable a room in a house where you can read or work quietly
Synonyms and related words
Rooms found in the home
attic
bedchamber
bedroom
5
countable arta first drawing, model, or plan of a work by an artist
Synonyms and related words
Specific types of picture or work of art
abstract
aquatint
bas-relief
6
countable musica piece of music that is written to help people to practise a musical instrument
Synonyms and related words
Pieces of music
adagio
air
allegro

phrases

be a study in something

study

noun

US /ˈstʌdi/

Word Forms

singular	study
plural	studies

1
uncountable the process of learning about a subject by going to class and reading
Libraries are not used only for study.
study of:
a center for the study of Asian languages
Synonyms and related words
Relating to learning and the process of learning
acquisition
advanced
assimilation
Synonyms and related words
General words for study and studying
action research
case study
CMC
1. 1a
  the process of learning about a problem or subject using scientific methods
  the sociological study of crime
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to learning and the process of learning
  acquisition
  advanced
  assimilation
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for study and studying
  action research
  case study
  CMC
2

studies
plural the work that you do while you are at a college or university
Sarah wants to continue her studies.
Synonyms and related words
General words for study and studying
action research
case study
CMC
1. 2a
  a subject that can be studied at a university or college
  environmental/business studies
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for areas of study, interest or activity
  area
  field
  discipline
3
countable a research project that examines a problem or a particular subject
The study showed a link between radiation leaks and cancer.
Synonyms and related words
General words for study and studying
action research
case study
CMC
4
countable a room in a house where you can read or work quietly
Synonyms and related words
Rooms found in the home
attic
bath
bedchamber
5
countable arta first drawing, model, or plan of a work by an artist
Synonyms and related words
Specific types of picture or work of art
abstract
aquatint
bas-relief
6
countable musica piece of music that is written to help people to practice a musical instrument
Synonyms and related words
Pieces of music
adagio
air
allegro

phrases

be a study in something

a quick study

study

verb

UK /ˈstʌdi/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	study
he/she/it	studies
present participle	studying
past tense	studied
past participle	studied

1
intransitive/transitive to learn about a subject by going to school, university etc
I wanted to study languages in the sixth form.
study for:
Janet’s studying for a degree in history.
study to be/become something:
Michael was studying to be a lawyer.
Synonyms and related words
To study, or to study hard
study
learn
train
1. 1a
  transitive to learn about a problem or a particular subject using scientific methods
  They will study the effect of technology on jobs.
  Synonyms and related words
  To study, or to study hard
  study
  learn
  train
2. 1b
  intransitive to do work such as reading and homework
  You need to study hard if you want to pass.
  She shouldn’t spend all her time studying.
  Synonyms and related words
  To study, or to study hard
  study
  learn
  train
See alsolearn
2
transitive to read or look at something very carefully
I have studied various maps of the area.
Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to read
read
study
devour
Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something
study
check
examine

study

verb

US /ˈstʌdi/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	study
he/she/it	studies
present participle	studying
past tense	studied
past participle	studied

1
intransitive/transitive to learn about a subject by going to class
I wanted to study languages at college.
study for:
Janet’s studying for a degree in history.
study to be/become something:
Michael was studying to be a lawyer.
Synonyms and related words
To study, or to study hard
study
learn
train
1. 1a
  transitive to learn about a problem or a particular subject using scientific methods
  They will study the effect of technology on jobs.
  Synonyms and related words
  To study, or to study hard
  study
  learn
  train
2. 1b
  intransitive to do work such as reading and homework
  You need to study hard if you want to pass.
  She shouldn’t spend all her time studying.
  Synonyms and related words
  To study, or to study hard
  study
  learn
  train
See alsolearn
2
transitive to read or look at something very carefully
I have studied various maps of the area.
Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to read
read
study
devour
Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something
study
check
examine

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