study
/ˈstʌd.i/ verb A1- To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination. · Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.· I need to study my biology notes.
- To take a course or courses on a subject. · I study medicine at the university.
- To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice. · Biologists study living things.· In 2015, scientists found that 82 percent of glaciers studied in China had decreased in size.
- To look at carefully and minutely. · He studied the map in preparation for the hike.
- To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. · July 10, 1732, Jonathan Swift, letter to Mr. Gay and The Duchess of Queensberry I found a moral first, and studied for a fable.
Plural study · He/she/it studies · Past studied · Past participle studied · -ing form studying
Verb forms
- Base form
- study
- He/she/it
- studies
- Past
- studied
- Past participle
- studied
- -ing form
- studying
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Barker had on his feet last night when you joined him in the study?”
A few minutes later we were in the study.
Perhaps that was why she had not heard the shot; but in any case the study was a long way off.
Barker, very pale and excited, come out of the study.
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