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Word

enrolled

Phoneticsen·rolled, stress on the second syllable

US/ɛnˈɹoʊɫd/

UK/ɛnɹˈəʊld/

Definitions

01officially joined

B1 · Intermediate

v. to have signed up for a school, university, or course.

v. the past tense or past participle of 'enroll', indicating the completion of the registration process for an institution.

“She enrolled in a photography class to improve her skills over the summer.”

“After reviewing several different programs, he finally enrolled at the local community college to pursue a degree in computer science.”

Pitfall

He enrolled to the university last week.

He enrolled at the university last week.

Use 'at' or 'in' when naming the institution you joined, not 'to'.

Synonyms

registeredsigned upjoined

Antonyms

withdrewdropped out

02currently registered

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

adj. describes someone who is officially a member of a school or program.

adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe a person currently registered in a specific academic or professional program.

“The number of enrolled students has increased by ten percent this year.”

“The university provides health insurance options specifically tailored for currently enrolled international students.”

Synonyms

registeredmatriculated

Antonyms

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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