What does “college” mean?
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nouna place for study after high school, often meaning university in the US
My sister is in her second year of college.
College at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkɑlɪdʒ/ · KAH-lij
How to use “college” correctly
Americans say “go to college” or “in college” with no “the”, even when they mean a university.
Common phrases with “college”
- go to college
- in college
- college degree
- community college
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- university
- school
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