Synonyms for

Studying

Verb / ˈstʌdi:ɪŋ / Another word for studying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of learning or gaining knowledge through reading, researching, or attending classes.

Synonyms & similar words

learn analyse perusing hitthebooks perusal poringover examine study read canvass consider canvas meditate contemplate take analyze learning reading researching preparing reviewing cramming memorizing absorbing acquiring grasping comprehending educating enlightening instructing training tutoring

Synonyms by register

Formal

learning researching examining analyzing

Informal

cramming hitting the books mugging up

Literary

perusing delving

Antonyms

playing relaxing idling loafing resting amusing

Common collocations

  • studying hard
  • studying abroad
  • studying law
  • studying medicine
  • studying for an exam
  • studying diligently
  • studying history

Word family

noun study
verb study
adjective studious
adverb studiously

Usage note

While 'studying' generally implies academic or focused learning, it can also refer to examining something closely. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I am studying for my math test tomorrow.
  2. She spends hours studying every day.
  3. He enjoys studying history and learning about the past.
  4. They are studying to become doctors.
  5. The library is a great place to study.

Quotes

  • The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself. - Oscar Wilde
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - W.B. Yeats
  • The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. - B.B. King

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