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Word: School
Speech Type: Noun
Old English scōl, scolu, via Latin from Greek skholē ‘leisure, philosophy, lecture place’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French escole
skuːl
an institution for educating children
Short Definition:institution for educating children
Examples:- Ryder's children did not go to school at all
- school books
any institution at which instruction is given in a particular discipline
Short Definition:any institution at which instruction is given in particular discipline
Examples:- a dancing school
a group of people, particularly writers, artists, or philosophers, sharing similar ideas or methods
Short Definition:group of writers or artists
Examples:- the Frankfurt school of critical theory
(at Oxford University) the hall in which final examinations are held.
Short Definition:(at Oxford University) hall in which final examinations are held
a group gambling together
Short Definition:group gambling together
Examples:- a poker school
Word: School
Speech Type: Verb
skuːl
send to school; educate
Short Definition:send to school
Examples:- Taverier was born in Paris and schooled in Lyon
train (a horse) on the flat or over fences
Short Definition:train horse on flat or over fences
Examples:- if you have schooled your horse properly, your riding will look better
Word: School
Speech Type: Adjective
skuːl
(of a Xhosa) educated and westernized
Short Definition:educated and westernized
Examples:- economic considerations persuaded many Xhosa not to become school by opting for a Western lifestyle
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