a school

Noun · English

Meaning 1

an institution for educating children

(educational institution)

Example

I go to a school in the city center every morning.

Meaning 2

a large group of fish or other aquatic animals swimming together

(group of aquatic animals)

Example

We watched a school of tuna swimming near the coral reef.

Synonyms

academy, institution, educational establishment, shoal, pod

Grammar

plural
schools

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