Synonyms for

Pupil

Verb / ˈpju:pʌl / Another word for pupil — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a student in school

Synonyms & similar words

schoolchild schoolagechild educatee student student learner scholar apprentice disciple novice trainee beginner rookie neophyte fledgling pioneer protégé undergraduate graduate alumnus educatee schoolboy/girl pupilage intern

Synonyms by register

Formal

student learner scholar

Informal

kid youngster schoolkid

Literary

disciple acolyte

Antonyms

teacher instructor mentor tutor educator guide

Common collocations

  • school pupil
  • primary pupil
  • secondary pupil
  • bright pupil
  • diligent pupil
  • pupil teacher
  • pupil's eye

Word family

noun pupil
verb pupilage

Usage note

The word 'pupil' primarily refers to a student in a school, especially a younger one. It can also refer to the dark circular opening in the center of the eye.

Example sentences

  1. The pupil raised their hand to ask a question.
  2. The teacher gave each pupil a gold star for their good work.
  3. The pupil was absent from school due to an illness.
  4. The school principal met with the pupil's parents to discuss their progress.
  5. The pupil enjoyed reading books in the school library.

Quotes

  • Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. - Albert Einstein
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss

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