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Definitions

schoolwork

[skool-wurk] / ˈskulˌwɜrk /
NOUN
exercise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act action activity drill examination lesson movement operation performance problem study task test training workout
STRONG
calisthenics constitutional discharge discipline drilling exercising exertion gym labor occupation pursuit recitation theme toil warmup
WEAK
daily dozen
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage
STRONG
entertainment fun pastime surrender
WEAK
disuse misuse
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness
NOUN
study
Synonyms
STRONGEST
application class consideration course debate examination exercise inquiry inspection investigation research review subject survey
STRONG
abstraction analyzing attention cogitation comparison concentration contemplation cramming deliberation lesson meditation memorizing muse musing pondering questioning reading reasoning reflection reverie rumination scrutiny thought trance weighing
WEAK
academic work
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect negligence
STRONG
disregard

Example Sentences

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Bellarmine sheepishly admitted to spending more time on video games than his schoolwork.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Amid soccer practice and making up schoolwork he missed while recovering, he watches and rewatches the videos from that day.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

He still goes online for schoolwork and other things such as YouTube or Reddit a few minutes a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

While teens are using chatbots for schoolwork, entertainment and more, some are also conversing with virtual characters for companionship or advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

I was still supposed to keep up on my schoolwork, though, so it’s not like I totally got to goof off.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.