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school

n. C / U
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈskuɫ// UK //skˈuːl// school General-service

n. a place where people go to learn from teachers. It can also mean the time you spend there or the group of people in the building.

n. an institution for the instruction of students, typically those in primary or secondary education. Also used to refer to the student body or the period of instruction.


SIMPLE

The children walk to school every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

After the summer holidays, the local school prepares to welcome a new group of students into the first grade.

COMPLEX

While the physical school remains closed for renovations, the administration has moved all classes to a digital platform to ensure the curriculum stays on schedule for the upcoming exams.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the institution or the activity of learning ('at school', 'go to school'); countable when referring to a specific building.

Pitfall

I am at the school nowI am at school nowWhen talking about being a student or attending classes, 'school' is used without an article.

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