co-ed

/'kou'ed/ Cách viết khác : (coed) /'kou'ed/

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The word "co-ed" is short for "coeducational." It describes schools, colleges, or universities that have both male and female students.

Explanation

1. As an Adjective: When you use "co-ed" as an adjective, you are talking about a place, like a school, where both boys and girls study together.

   • Example: "Our school is a co-ed institution, so both boys and girls can take classes together."

2. As a Noun: It can also refer to a female student who attends a coeducational school.

   • Example: "She is a co-ed studying engineering at the university."

Usage Instructions

• Use "co-ed" to describe schools or colleges when you want to emphasize that they include both genders.
• You can also refer to female students at these institutions using "co-ed."

Advanced Usage

In some contexts, "co-ed" can also refer to activities or sports that include both male and female participants. - Example: "They have a co-ed soccer team where both boys and girls play together."

Word Variants

• "Coeducation" (noun): The system of educating both males and females together.
• "Coeducational" (adjective): Another form of the word that means the same thing as "co-ed."

Different Meanings

• Generally, "co-ed" is focused on the inclusion of both genders in educational settings or activities. It does not have significant alternative meanings in English.

Synonyms

• Mixed-gender
• Coeducational
• Integrated (in some contexts)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that solely use "co-ed," but you might hear phrases like "mixed group" or "together" when talking about activities involving both genders.

Summary

"Co-ed" is a simple term to use when discussing schools or colleges that include both boys and girls. It can also describe female students in these settings.

Academic

Adjective

1. attended by members of both sexes

Noun

1. a female student at a coeducational college or university

Synonyms

• coeducational
• college girl