noun
A2
Elementary
schoolwork
SKOOL-wurk
Schoolwork (noun) means Work assigned by a school, whether done in class or as homework. Example: “She finishes her schoolwork before dinner every night.”
noun
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Work assigned by a school, whether done in class or as homework.
"I'm 40, but now that I'm back going for my degree I'm swamped with schoolwork."
"She finishes her schoolwork before dinner every night."
How to use schoolwork
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAny academic task set by school — homework, assignments, projects, and the like.
Common pairings
finish schoolwork
behind on schoolwork
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Etymology
A compound of school and work.
Synonyms
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school assignment
homework
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What does “schoolwork” mean?
The word “schoolwork” means work assigned by a school, whether done in class or as homework. In plain terms, any academic task set by school — homework, assignments, projects, and the like.
How do you pronounce “schoolwork”?
“Schoolwork” is pronounced SKOOL-wurk (/ˈskulˌwɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “schoolwork” in a sentence?
Here is “schoolwork” used in a sentence: “She finishes her schoolwork before dinner every night.”
What part of speech is “schoolwork”?
“Schoolwork” is a noun.
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