schoolwork
gb/skˈulwˌɚk/ us/skˈulwˌɚk/
A2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A2
abstract
1
tasks assigned for school classes
the work you must do for school
Padrão de uso:
[do/finish/complete] (your) schoolwork
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use only "homework"; schoolwork can include work done in class too.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
leisure (Free time activities, not school duties.)
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play (Fun activity, not academic tasks.)
Colocações
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
Temas
education
|school
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I can’t go out tonight—I have too much schoolwork.
- She finished her schoolwork before dinner.
- The teacher gave us extra schoolwork to practice for the test.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I do my schoolwork after school.
- I have a lot of schoolwork today.
Substantivo
B1
process
2
studying and academic work in general
the studying and work you do for school
Padrão de uso:
spend [time] on schoolwork
Erro comum:
Schoolwork is usually uncountable; avoid "a schoolwork".
Sinônimos
studying (Focuses on learning/revision, not necessarily assignments.)
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academic work (More formal and broader, including research or higher education contexts.)
Antônimos
downtime (Time without work or responsibilities.)
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extracurriculars (Activities outside academic requirements.)
Colocações
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
Temas
education
|time_management
Exemplos
- During exam week, most of his time goes to schoolwork.
- It’s hard to balance a part-time job with schoolwork.
- She’s trying to focus more on schoolwork this semester.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I spend two hours on schoolwork every day.
- My schoolwork takes a lot of time.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
schoolwork
AFI
GB/skˈulwˌɚk/
US/skˈulwˌɚk/
Sílabas e tonicidade
school - work (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (school)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: schoolwork
- Plural: schoolwork
Expressões
behind on schoolwork
1/bɪhˈaɪnd ˈɔn skˈulwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
late with school tasks
late with your schoolwork
Exemplos
- 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.
catch up on schoolwork
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ˈʌp ˈɔn skˈulwˌɚk/
phrasal verb
get back to being on time
to do missed schoolwork
Exemplos
- 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.
do your schoolwork
1/dˈu jˈʊɹ skˈulwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
complete school tasks
to finish your work for school
Exemplos
- 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.
fall behind in schoolwork
1/fˈɔl bɪhˈaɪnd ˈɪn skˈulwˌɚk/
phrasal verb
not keep up with assignments
to become late with schoolwork
Exemplos
- 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.
keep up with schoolwork
1/kˈip ˈʌp wˈɪθ skˈulwˌɚk/
phrasal verb
stay on schedule with assignments
to stay on time with schoolwork
Exemplos
- 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.
schoolwork comes first
1/skˈulwˌɚk kˈʌmz fˈɚst/
fixed phrase
school responsibilities are the priority
schoolwork is the most important thing
Exemplos
- 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.