school

The word “school” has 1 syllable: school

It's pronounced as /skuːl/


What is synonym and antonym for school?

In the thesaurus, “school” has 72 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for school along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for school

Meanings of school

  • noun
    1. (collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
    2. A multitude.
    3. An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
    4. An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
    5. At Eton College, a period or session of teaching.
    6. Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
    7. An art movement, a community of artists.
    8. (considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.
    9. The time during which classes are attended or in session in an educational institution.
    10. The room or hall in English universities where the examinations for degrees and honours are held.
    11. The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age.
    12. An establishment offering specialized instruction, as for driving, cooking, typing, coding, etc.
  • verb
    1. (of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.
    2. To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
    3. To defeat emphatically, to teach an opponent a harsh lesson.
    4. To control, or compose, one's expression.

Example Sentences

  • He walks to school every morning with his friends.
  • The school organized a science fair for all the students.
  • After school, they like to play basketball at the park.
  • She transferred to a new school in the middle of the year.
  • The school library has a great collection of books.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms or another words to school, such as: academe, academy, boarding school, brief, catechize, charter school, coach.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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