Word: SCHOOL
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Definition of SCHOOL
- (collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."
- A multitude.
- (of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.
- An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
"Harvard University is a famous American postsecondary school."
- An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
- At Eton College, a period or session of teaching.
"Divinity, history and geography are studied for two schools per week."
- To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
"Many future prime ministers were schooled in Eton."
- To defeat emphatically, to teach an opponent a harsh lesson.
- To control, or compose, one's expression.
"She took care to school her expression, not giving away any of her feelings."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "school" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "school" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCHOOL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCHOOL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCHOOL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCHOOL:
- # the school effect
- # master of school
- # playing with school
- # in terms of school
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