study
verb
uk
study verb (LEARN)
A1 [ I or T ]
- learnI'm learning how to play the piano.
- studyI'm studying Italian right now.
- masterShe lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language.
- pick upWhen you live in a country, you soon pick up the language.
- familiarize yourself withHe prepared for the interview by familiarizing himself with the company's work.
- get the hang of something"I've never used this software before." "Don't worry, you'll soon get the hang of it."
- studyWhat do you plan on studying at university?
- majorUS She majored in philosophy at Harvard.
- cramShe's cramming for her history exam.
- reviseUK I'm revising for tomorrow's test.
- reviewUS We're going to review for the test tomorrow night.
- researchScientists are researching possible new treatments for cancer.
study verb (EXAMINE)
I want time to study this contract thoroughly before signing it.
[ + question word ] Researchers have been studying how people under stress make decisions.
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study
noun
uk
study noun (EXAMINING)
a five-year study of the relationship between wildlife and farming
study noun (LEARNING)
the study of English literature