Definitions

schoolwork

[skool-wurk] / ˈskulˌwɜrk /

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exercise n.
preparation n.
study n.

NOUN

exercise

Synonyms

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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

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

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They sent updates on group chats, posting emoji-filled messages saying "we are safe!" and photos of their children doing schoolwork underground.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Academy life was fueling Stupnikov’s own disenchantment with the army, even as he excelled in sports and schoolwork.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

He started popping algebra questions into the search bar to quickly finish off his daily schoolwork.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

He said his school, Ysgol Bro Teifi, had been "very flexible", with teachers allowing him to leave class when his work alarm went off as long as he caught up with schoolwork afterwards.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

His siblings had also become distracted from their schoolwork and were busy practicing animal calls.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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