school
– A2-C1 (beginner to advanced) –
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In Canadian English, this word typically means:
(uncountable noun)
any level of formal education
(e.g., Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, CÉGEP, college, university)
(countable noun)
the place you go to learn (a formal education institution)
(e.g., Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, CÉGEP, college, university)
(verb; slang)
to teach someone important or valuable information
(verb; slang)
to win in a competition because someone is considered far superior in skill in comparison to their opponents
EXAMPLES
(definition 1)
University students in Canada generally go to school between September and April.
(definition 2)
“Where are you?”
“I’m at school, in the library.”
“Okay. I am coming to school right now. I will see you soon.”
(definition 3)
“Ever since my uncle learned that I didn’t know who the band, Queen, was when I was a kid, he has schooled me on ‘70s and ‘80s rock music at family gatherings.”
(definition 4)
“The soccer team schooled each of its opponents in the tournament. They won every game by an unbelievable score of 10:0.”
