Studying — synonyms, definition

1. studying (Noun)

3 synonyms

perusal perusing poring over

1 definition

studying (Noun) — Reading carefully with intent to remember.

1 type of

reading

2. studying (Verb)

12 synonyms

analysing analyzing canvasing canvassing considering contemplating examining hitting the books learning meditating reading taking

6 definitions

studying (Verb) — Be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning.

studying (Verb) — Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. ex. "study a sonnet by Shakespeare"

studying (Verb) — Give careful consideration to. ex. "study the possibility of moving"

studying (Verb) — Be a student of a certain subject. ex. "She is studying for the bar exam"

studying (Verb) — Learn by reading books. ex. "He is studying geology in his room"

studying (Verb) — Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes. ex. "He is meditating in his study"

18 types of

acquiring cerebrating chewing over cogitating contemplating excogitating larning learning meditating mulling mulling over musing pondering reflecting ruminating speculating thinking thinking over

59 types

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