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Meaning of the word school in English

What does school mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

school

US /skuːl/
UK /skuːl/
"school" picture

Noun

1.

an institution for educating children

Example:
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My daughter starts school next year.
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The school is closed for the holidays.
Synonym:
academyeducational institutioncollegeuniversity
2.

the period of instruction in a school

Example:
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What time does school finish?
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He's been out of school for a week with the flu.
3.

a department or faculty of a university specializing in a particular subject

Example:
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She's studying at the School of Law.
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He graduated from the School of Engineering.
Synonym:
facultydepartmentcollege
4.

a large group of fish or marine mammals swimming together

Example:
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A school of dolphins swam alongside the boat.
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We saw a huge school of tuna.
Synonym:
shoalflockherdpack

Verb

1.

to educate or train someone, especially in a particular skill or subject

Example:
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He was schooled in classical music from a young age.
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The coach schooled his players on new strategies.
Synonym:
teachinstructtraincoachtutor
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schoolingelementary schoolnursery schoolmiddle schooltrade schoolhigh schoolschool bag