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schoolwork

[skool-wurk] / ˈskulˌwɜrk /
NOUN
exercise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage
STRONG
entertainment fun pastime surrender
WEAK
disuse misuse
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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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Growing up as the youngest of nine children in a cramped council flat in Kilburn, north London, from the age of eight she juggled schoolwork and part-time jobs to earn pocket money.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

His schoolwork improved and he found he possessed a natural fencing affinity.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

It can also retrieve and summarize information, and many students use the technology to help with studying or schoolwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026

From the time she was a young girl, Mary Kay’s schedule added care for her invalid father, meal preparation and housekeeping to her schoolwork.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Who did all his schoolwork and didn’t spend the period with his nose in the corner.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia