study
gb/stˈʌdi/ us/stˈʌdi/
A1
English
~ 1200
tanulás, kutatás, tanulmányozás, tanul, dolgozószoba, megvizsgál, elemez, tanulmányoz
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s study of [a subject]
Her study of biology took up most of her evenings.
A biológia tanulása estéinek nagy részét lefoglalta.
The report is based on a five-year study of climate change.
A jelentés az éghajlatváltozás ötéves kutatásán alapul.
Good study habits are important for success.
He devoted himself to the study of ancient languages.
The university offers a course of study in environmental science.
Learner examples
I need to do more study before the test.
Többet kell tanulnom a teszt előtt.
Her study of English is improving quickly.
Az angoltanulása gyorsan halad.
We work together in a study group.
This book is useful for my study.
He has little time for study after work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'study' (noun) with 'studies' when referring to school subjects. 'My studies' means the general work you do at school or university; 'my study' usually refers to a specific learning activity or field.
Meaning
the act of learning
Collocations
field of study
|course of study
|study habits
|study skills
|study group
Synonyms
learning (A more general term for gaining knowledge; not limited to formal contexts.)
|
research (Often used for more formal, systematic investigation, especially in academic contexts.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to give attention to learning or research.)
Themes
education
|learning
|research
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you spend time learning something, often from books or classes.
The activity of acquiring knowledge or understanding through reading, research, or practice.
VERB
A1
2
tanul
A1
Usage pattern:
to study [a subject]
She studies French at university.
Franciát tanul az egyetemen.
I need to study for my math test.
Tanulnom kell a matematikadolgozatomra.
He studied law before becoming a judge.
We are studying the causes of pollution in class.
They studied abroad for two years.
Learner examples
I study English every day.
Mindennap angolt tanulok.
He studies history at school.
Történelmet tanul az iskolában.
We study together in the library.
She studies hard for exams.
They study science in the lab.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'study' with 'read' in some languages where 'read' can mean 'study'. In English, 'study' is about learning, and 'read' is about looking at written words.
Meaning
to learn through effort
Collocations
study hard
|study abroad
|study law
|study medicine
|study for an exam
Synonyms
learn (General term for gaining knowledge; 'study' often implies more formal or structured effort.)
|
review (In the context of preparing for an exam, 'review' means going over material already learned.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to learning a subject.)
Themes
education
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To spend time learning something, usually from books or teachers.
To devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books and courses.
NOUN
B1
3
dolgozószoba
B1
He keeps all his books in the study.
Minden könyvét a dolgozószobában tartja.
She works from her study at home.
Otthonról, a dolgozószobájából dolgozik.
The study overlooks the garden.
The desk in his study is covered with papers.
Learner examples
I read in my study.
A dolgozószobámban olvasok.
Her study is full of books.
A dolgozószobája tele van könyvekkel.
He works in his study every day.
The study is next to the kitchen.
Common mistake:
Some learners may confuse 'study' (room) with 'studies' (schoolwork). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Meaning
room for reading or work
Collocations
quiet study
|private study
|small study
Synonyms
office (A room used for work, but not necessarily for academic purposes.)
Antonyms
living room (A common space for relaxing rather than working.)
Themes
home
|furniture
|housing
|education
Definition
A room in a house where you read, write, or work.
A room in a house used for reading, writing, or academic work.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to study [something] carefully
She studied his face for signs of emotion.
Érzelem jeleit keresve alaposan megvizsgálta az arcát.
He studied the map before setting off.
Indulás előtt alaposan áttanulmányozta a térképet.
The committee will study the proposal before making a decision.
Learner examples
I study the photo carefully.
Alaposan megvizsgálom a fényképet.
She studies the plan before starting.
Mielőtt elkezdi, alaposan áttanulmányozza a tervet.
They study the list of names.
Meaning
to examine closely
Collocations
study a map
|study the details
|study someone's face
Synonyms
examine (A general term for looking at something closely; 'study' may imply more sustained attention.)
|
analyze (Focuses on breaking something down into parts to understand it; often more technical.)
Antonyms
glance at (To look quickly without paying much attention.)
Themes
observation
|analysis
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To look at something carefully to understand it better.
To look at or examine something in detail in order to understand it or make a decision.
Grammar
Dictionary form
study
IPA
GB/stˈʌdi/
US/stˈʌdi/
Syllables & stress
study (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (study)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: study
- Plural: studies, study
Verb
- Base: study
- 3rd Person Singular: studies
- Present Participle: studying
- Past: studied
Word family
Forms
studies
noun
studying
verb
studied
verb
Core family
student
noun A1
Advanced or less common
studious
adjective
studiously
adverb
Expressions
field of study
1/fˈild əv stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
area of academic knowledge
A specific subject that someone studies at school or university.
Examples
- Biology is her main field of study.
- His field of study is computer science.
make a study of [something]
1/mˈeɪk ə stˈʌdi əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
research something systematically
To research something carefully and in detail.
Examples
- They made a study of local bird species.
- The team will make a study of customer habits.
hit the books
1/hˈɪt ðə bˈʊks/
idiom
informal
Study hard and seriously
To study with focus and energy.
Examples
- I have exams next week, so it's time to hit the books.
- I can't go out tonight—I need to hit the books for tomorrow's exam.
- She stayed home all weekend hitting the books.
- It's time to hit the books if you want to pass.
study abroad
1/stˈʌdi əbɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase
learn in another country
To go to another country to learn at a school or university.
Examples
- She plans to study abroad in France next year.
- She decided to study abroad for a semester in Spain.
- Many students choose to study abroad to experience different cultures.
- Many universities offer programs for students to study abroad.