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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

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cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage

STRONG

entertainment fun pastime surrender

WEAK

disuse misuse

NOUN

preparation

Synonyms

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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

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ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

study

Synonyms

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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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On days when participants felt more mentally alert, they were more likely to set goals and complete them, whether tackling schoolwork or everyday tasks like making dinner.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The online service Grammarly originated in 2009 as a suite of tools to help ferret out plagiarism in schoolwork or help students hone their grammar and spelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“I don’t know what he was using them for, but he has been known for trying to cheat on schoolwork and stuff,” she said.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Needless to say, little was getting done in the way of schoolwork.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

schoolwork

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