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spring term

compound.
B1 Intermediate British English
Definition

compound. the second part of the school or university year that usually starts in January and ends before Easter.

compound. the second academic session of the year in a three-term system, typically spanning from early January to the Easter break.


SIMPLE

We have a lot of exams during the spring term.

CONTEXTUAL

The university offers several new elective courses starting in the spring term for second-year students.

COMPLEX

The administration announced that tuition fees for the upcoming spring term would remain frozen to assist students facing financial hardship.

Usage

often used without an article when referring to the period generally, but takes 'the' when referring to a specific year.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'autumn term' and 'summer term' in the UK system, or 'spring semester' in the US system to highlight regional academic vocabulary.

Pitfall

I will see you in spring's term.I will see you in the spring term.the phrase is a compound noun and does not use a possessive apostrophe.

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