school
word
/ˈskuɫ/
SKOOL
/skˈuːl/
SKUUL
Definition
A place where children and young people go to learn subjects like reading, writing, and math. It can also mean the organization or period of education.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally. Often combined with words like 'high school', 'elementary school', or 'school day'. Don't confuse with 'college' or 'university' which are higher education places. Also used metaphorically, e.g., 'a school of fish'.
Spanish: escuela - colegio - institutoPortuguese (BR): escolaPortuguese (PT): escolaChinese (Simplified): 学校Chinese (Traditional): 學校Hindi: विद्यालयArabic: مدرسةBengali: স্কুলRussian: школаJapanese: 学校Vietnamese: trường họcKorean: 학교Turkish: okulUrdu: اسکولIndonesian: sekolah
Example Sentences
My little brother is in first grade at school.
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I forgot my homework at school yesterday.
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He’s been out of school for a year now.
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What school did you go to when you were younger?
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She goes to school every day to learn.
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The school starts at 8 o'clock in the morning.
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