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schools

The word “schools” has 1 syllable: schools

It's pronounced as /skuːlz/

What is synonym and antonym for schools?

In the thesaurus, “schools” has 72 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for schools

Meanings of schools

  • 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

  • Many schools have adopted digital learning tools to enhance education.
  • The government is investing more funds in public schools across the country.
  • Private schools often have smaller class sizes and more extracurricular options.
  • Some schools offer bilingual programs to support language diversity.
  • The district closed several underperforming schools last year.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms or another words to schools, such as: academes, academies, boarding schools, briefs, catechizes, charter schools, coaches.

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

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