school

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1. nounan institution for educating children

Usage context

Refers to a place where students of various ages learn from teachers. It encompasses a wide range of educational levels, from preschool to high school and beyond.

Examples

  1. She attends a private school in the city.

  2. The new school in the neighborhood has state-of-the-art facilities.

  3. She's been home-schooled since elementary school.

  4. The school's curriculum includes a focus on STEM education.

  5. The school's football team has won several championships.

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2. nouna group of fish

Usage context

Used specifically for fish, often in the context of fishing or marine biology.

Examples

  1. A school of tuna was spotted near the coast.

  2. A school of sharks was seen swimming near the beach.

  3. The aquarium features a large school of angelfish.

  4. The school of fish darted through the coral reef.

  5. The fishermen were thrilled to catch a school of salmon.

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3. verbto train or educate

Usage context

Implies a process of teaching and learning, often in a formal educational setting.

Examples

  1. The program aims to school young people in the arts.

  2. The program schools students in the art of public speaking.

  3. The coach schooled the team in the new playing strategy.

  4. The workshop aims to school participants in sustainable practices.

  5. The mentor schooled the intern in the company's policies.

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4. verbto teach someone a lesson

Usage context

Suggests a situation where someone learns a lesson, often through a negative experience.

Examples

  1. The accident schooled him in the importance of safety.

  2. The natural disaster schooled the community in disaster preparedness.

  3. The mistake schooled him in the importance of attention to detail.

  4. The failure schooled her in the value of perseverance.

  5. The experience schooled them in the need for teamwork.

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