Word
studying
Phoneticsstudy·ing
US/ˈstədiɪŋ/
UK/stˈʌdɪɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the time and effort you spend learning about a subject.
n. the activity of applying oneself to the acquisition of knowledge. Uncountable in this general sense.
Examples
“She spends several hours every night studying.”
“Effective studying requires a quiet environment and a clear plan to cover all the exam topics.”
“While some students prefer group work, others find that solitary studying allows for deeper concentration and better retention of complex theoretical concepts.”
Examples
simple
“She spends several hours every night studying.”
contextual
“Effective studying requires a quiet environment and a clear plan to cover all the exam topics.”
complex
“While some students prefer group work, others find that solitary studying allows for deeper concentration and better retention of complex theoretical concepts.”
Usage
Often used as the subject or object of a sentence to describe the general activity of learning.
Synonyms
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- 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.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL 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: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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