to study

Verb · English

Meaning 1

to devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject

(academic learning)

Example

I need to study for my math test tomorrow.

Meaning 2

to look at or examine something carefully

(investigation or analysis)

Example

The scientists will study the effects of the new medication on patients.

Synonyms

learn, examine, analyze, investigate, review, scrutinize

Grammar

present simple
i
study
you
study
he she it
studies
we
study
they
study
past simple
studied
past participle
studied
present participle
studying
auxiliary verb
to have

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