Word Noun
undergrad
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈəndɝˌɡɹæd/ UK /ˌʌndəɡɹˈæd/ un·der·grad UK spelling undergrads
Definition
n.a student who is studying for a degree at a university, usually for the first three or four years.
n.a student in the first or second year of a university degree course.
Examples
“The undergrads are moving into their dorms this week.”
“Many undergrads work part-time jobs during the summer to help pay for their tuition and living expenses.”
“While the senior faculty members focus on research, the undergrads often contribute to the department by assisting with laboratory maintenance and data entry.”
Real-world usage
“More and more undergrads are living at home.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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