Word
schoolwork
Phoneticsschool·work, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskuɫˌwɝk/
UK/skˈuːlwɜːk/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the work you do at home to help you learn what you studied in class. It usually includes things like reading, writing, and doing math problems.
n. the tasks or assignments performed by students outside of the classroom to reinforce their learning. Often used to distinguish academic duties from other types of homework.
Examples
“I need to finish my schoolwork before I can go out to play.”
“The teacher assigned extra schoolwork to help the students prepare for the upcoming final exam.”
“While some students find schoolwork tedious, others appreciate the structure it provides, as it allows them to review complex concepts at their own pace in a familiar environment.”
Examples
simple
“I need to finish my schoolwork before I can go out to play.”
contextual
“The teacher assigned extra schoolwork to help the students prepare for the upcoming final exam.”
complex
“While some students find schoolwork tedious, others appreciate the structure it provides, as it allows them to review complex concepts at their own pace in a familiar environment.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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