schools
word · lemma: school
/ˈskuɫz/
skoolz
/skˈuːlz/
skoolz
Definition
Places where children and teenagers go to study and learn. It can also refer more generally to educational institutions.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'school'. Common patterns: 'go to school', 'public schools', 'private schools', 'high schools'. Do not confuse it with the verb 'schools' meaning 'teaches or trains strictly', which is much less common.
Spanish: escuelasPortuguese (BR): escolasPortuguese (PT): escolasChinese (Simplified): 学校Chinese (Traditional): 學校Hindi: स्कूल - विद्यालयArabic: مدارسBengali: বিদ্যালয়সমূহ - স্কুলসমূহRussian: школыJapanese: 学校Vietnamese: trường họcKorean: 학교들Turkish: okullarUrdu: اسکولزIndonesian: sekolah-sekolah
Example Sentences
Many schools close in July.
basic
The city has good public schools.
basic
Some schools require uniforms.
basic
Parents are worried because local schools are overcrowded.
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A lot of schools are adding mental health support for students.
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Private schools in this area can be very expensive.
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