Meaning of the word pupil in English
What does pupil mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pupil
US /ˈpjuː.pəl/
UK /ˈpjuː.pəl/
Noun
1.
a student in school, especially a young one
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The teacher praised the pupil for her excellent work.
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All the pupils in the class participated in the debate.
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2.
the dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye
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The doctor shined a light into her eye to check her pupil reaction.
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In bright light, the pupil constricts to reduce the amount of light entering the eye.
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