schoolwork
gb/skˈulwˌɚk/ us/skˈulwˌɚk/
A2
English
iskolai feladatok, lecke, tanulás, iskolai teendők
NOUN
A2
1
lecke
A2
Usage pattern:
[do/finish/complete] (your) schoolwork
I can’t go out tonight—I have too much schoolwork.
Nem tudok ma este elmenni, túl sok iskolai feladatom van.
She finished her schoolwork before dinner.
Vacsora előtt befejezte az iskolai feladatait.
The teacher gave us extra schoolwork to practice for the test.
Learner examples
I do my schoolwork after school.
Iskola után csinálom meg az iskolai feladataimat.
I have a lot of schoolwork today.
Ma sok iskolai feladatom van.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use only "homework"; schoolwork can include work done in class too.
Meaning
tasks assigned for school classes
Collocations
do schoolwork
|finish schoolwork
|complete schoolwork
|schoolwork assignment
|a lot of schoolwork
|too much schoolwork
|help with schoolwork
|schoolwork deadline
|schoolwork pile
|schoolwork and homework
Synonyms
homework (Usually work done at home; schoolwork is broader.)
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coursework (More formal; often refers to assessed class work in a course.)
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classwork (Work done in class rather than at home.)
Antonyms
leisure (Free time activities, not school duties.)
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play (Fun activity, not academic tasks.)
Themes
education
|school
|daily_life
Definition
the work you must do for school
Tasks, exercises, and assignments that a student is expected to do for their school classes, either in class or at home.
NOUN
B1
2
tanulás
A1
Usage pattern:
spend [time] on schoolwork
During exam week, most of his time goes to schoolwork.
Vizsgahéten az ideje nagy részét tanulásra fordítja.
It’s hard to balance a part-time job with schoolwork.
Nehéz összeegyeztetni egy részmunkaidős állást az iskolai teendőkkel.
She’s trying to focus more on schoolwork this semester.
Learner examples
I spend two hours on schoolwork every day.
Mindennap két órát töltök tanulással.
My schoolwork takes a lot of time.
A tanulásom sok időt vesz igénybe.
Common mistake:
Schoolwork is usually uncountable; avoid "a schoolwork".
Meaning
studying and academic work in general
Collocations
focus on schoolwork
|spend time on schoolwork
|keep up with schoolwork
|fall behind in schoolwork
|balance schoolwork and sports
|schoolwork comes first
|schoolwork load
|schoolwork stress
|schoolwork requirements
|schoolwork during the week
Synonyms
studying (Focuses on learning/revision, not necessarily assignments.)
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academic work (More formal and broader, including research or higher education contexts.)
Antonyms
downtime (Time without work or responsibilities.)
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extracurriculars (Activities outside academic requirements.)
Themes
education
|time_management
Definition
the studying and work you do for school
A student’s studying and academic activity as a whole, especially the time and effort spent on school tasks.
Grammar
Dictionary form
schoolwork
IPA
GB/skˈulwˌɚk/
US/skˈulwˌɚk/
Syllables & stress
school - work (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (school)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: schoolwork
- Plural: schoolwork
Expressions
behind on schoolwork
1/bɪhˈaɪnd ˈɔn skˈulwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
late with school tasks
late with your schoolwork
Examples
- I’m behind on schoolwork because I worked extra shifts.
- She got behind on her schoolwork after the move.
- If you’re behind on schoolwork, talk to your teacher early.
Learner examples
- I am behind on my schoolwork.
- He is behind on schoolwork.
catch up on schoolwork
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ˈʌp ˈɔn skˈulwˌɚk/
phrasal verb
get back to being on time
to do missed schoolwork
Examples
- I stayed home sick, so I’m trying to catch up on schoolwork.
- She used the weekend to catch up on her schoolwork.
- After the trip, he had to catch up on schoolwork quickly.
Learner examples
- I need to catch up on schoolwork.
- He is catching up on schoolwork.
do your schoolwork
1/dˈu jˈʊɹ skˈulwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
complete school tasks
to finish your work for school
Examples
- Go do your schoolwork before you watch TV.
- He refuses to do his schoolwork unless someone reminds him.
- I need a quiet place to do my schoolwork.
Learner examples
- I do my schoolwork every evening.
- She does her schoolwork at the library.
fall behind in schoolwork
1/fˈɔl bɪhˈaɪnd ˈɪn skˈulwˌɚk/
phrasal verb
not keep up with assignments
to become late with schoolwork
Examples
- He fell behind in schoolwork after missing a week of class.
- If you skip lessons, you’ll fall behind in your schoolwork.
- She’s worried she might fall behind in schoolwork during the busy season.
Learner examples
- I don’t want to fall behind in schoolwork.
- She fell behind in her schoolwork.
keep up with schoolwork
1/kˈip ˈʌp wˈɪθ skˈulwˌɚk/
phrasal verb
stay on schedule with assignments
to stay on time with schoolwork
Examples
- It’s hard to keep up with schoolwork when you’re traveling.
- She keeps up with her schoolwork even during sports season.
- Try to review daily so you can keep up with schoolwork.
Learner examples
- I can keep up with my schoolwork.
- He can’t keep up with schoolwork.
schoolwork comes first
1/skˈulwˌɚk kˈʌmz fˈɚst/
fixed phrase
school responsibilities are the priority
schoolwork is the most important thing
Examples
- I’d love to join you, but schoolwork comes first.
- Her parents always say schoolwork comes first.
- Schoolwork comes first, so we’ll go out after you finish that essay.
Learner examples
- Schoolwork comes first.
- My schoolwork comes first.