Study Definition
study
noun
- a detailed critical inspection
- applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading); "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"; "no schools offer graduate study in interior design"
- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"
- a state of deep mental absorption; "she is in a deep study"
- a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"
- a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint"
- attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer"
- someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play); "he is a quick study"
- a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing"
verb
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"
- be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
- give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving"
- be a student of a certain subject; "She is reading for the bar exam"
- learn by reading books; "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now"
- think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; "He is meditating in his study"
"Study" in song lyrics
See how study is used in real songs:
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"Supposed stay in school and show and study"
Achozen — Salute/Sacrifice -
"The difference is you listen while I study"
Dan-e-o f/ Nish Raawks, Spidahman — The Real Deal -
"I know the game because I study"
Das EFX — Here It Is
Words that rhyme with study
Usage tips for "study"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "study" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for study to find words that pair well.