Study for Meaning in English
expression
ˈstədi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STUH-dee for
stˈʌdi/ /fˈɔː
STUD-ee faw
Definition
To review or learn material in order to be ready for a test, exam, or other upcoming event requiring knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with tests or exams: "study for a test/exam". Rarely used for regular homework or casual learning. Do not use "study to" for this meaning. Emphasizes preparation for a specific event.
Spanish: estudiar paraPortuguese (BR): estudar paraPortuguese (PT): estudar paraChinese (Simplified): 为……学习 - 为……复习Chinese (Traditional): 為……學習 - 為……複習Hindi: के लिए पढ़ाई करनाArabic: يذاكر من أجلBengali: পরীক্ষার জন্য পড়া - পরীক্ষার জন্য প্রস্তুতি নেওয়াRussian: готовиться кJapanese: 〜のために勉強するVietnamese: ôn tập cho - học choKorean: 시험 공부하다Turkish: -e/-a çalışmak (sınav veya test için)Urdu: امتحان کے لیے تیاری کرنا - امتحان کے لیے پڑھناIndonesian: belajar untuk
Example Sentences
I need to study for my math test.
basic
She is studying for tomorrow's history quiz.
basic
Do you study for your English exams?
basic
I'm pulling an all-nighter to study for finals.
natural
We like to study for big tests together at the library.
natural
You really have to study for the driver's license exam—it isn't easy.
natural