study
gb/stˈʌdi/ us/stˈʌdi/
A1
Anglais
~ 1200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
action
1
the act of learning
When you spend time learning something, often from books or classes.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s study of [a subject]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
learning (A more general term for gaining knowledge; not limited to formal contexts.)
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research (Often used for more formal, systematic investigation, especially in academic contexts.)
Antonymes
neglect (Failure to give attention to learning or research.)
Collocations
field of study
|course of study
|study habits
|study skills
|study group
Thèmes
education
|learning
|research
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Her study of biology took up most of her evenings.
- The report is based on a five-year study of climate change.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need to do more study before the test.
- Her study of English is improving quickly.
- We work together in a study group.
- This book is useful for my study.
- He has little time for study after work.
Verbe
A1
action
2
to learn through effort
To spend time learning something, usually from books or teachers.
Schéma d’usage :
to study [a subject]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to learning a subject.)
Collocations
study hard
|study abroad
|study law
|study medicine
|study for an exam
Thèmes
education
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She studies French at university.
- I need to study for my math test.
- He studied law before becoming a judge.
- We are studying the causes of pollution in class.
- They studied abroad for two years.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I study English every day.
- He studies history at school.
- We study together in the library.
- She studies hard for exams.
- They study science in the lab.
Nom
B1
entity
3
room for reading or work
A room in a house where you read, write, or work.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners may confuse 'study' (room) with 'studies' (schoolwork). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Synonymes
office (A room used for work, but not necessarily for academic purposes.)
Antonymes
living room (A common space for relaxing rather than working.)
Collocations
quiet study
|private study
|small study
Thèmes
home
|furniture
|housing
|education
Exemples
- He keeps all his books in the study.
- She works from her study at home.
- The study overlooks the garden.
- The desk in his study is covered with papers.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I read in my study.
- Her study is full of books.
- He works in his study every day.
- The study is next to the kitchen.
Verbe
B1
action
4
to examine closely
To look at something carefully to understand it better.
Schéma d’usage :
to study [something] carefully
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
glance at (To look quickly without paying much attention.)
Collocations
study a map
|study the details
|study someone's face
Thèmes
observation
|analysis
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She studied his face for signs of emotion.
- He studied the map before setting off.
- The committee will study the proposal before making a decision.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I study the photo carefully.
- She studies the plan before starting.
- They study the list of names.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
study
API
GB/stˈʌdi/
US/stˈʌdi/
Syllabes et accentuation
study (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (study)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: study
- Plural: studies, study
Verb
- Base: study
- 3rd Person Singular: studies
- Present Participle: studying
- Past: studied
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.