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Explanation of "O Level"

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage Instructions

• Context: Use "O Level" when talking about education, school qualifications, or exams.
• Example Sentence: "She passed her Mathematics O Level with high marks."

Advanced Usage

• In some countries, O Levels are part of a larger educational system that may include A Levels (Advanced Levels), which are more advanced qualifications typically taken after O Levels.

Word Variants

• A Level: This stands for "Advanced Level," which is a more advanced qualification taken after O Levels.
• GCSE: In the UK, O Levels have largely been replaced by GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education), which serve a similar purpose.

Different Meanings

• In a General Context: "O Level" can also refer to the basic or introductory level of any subject, even outside of formal education.

Synonyms

• Basic level
• Entry-level qualification

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "Pass with flying colors": This means to achieve a very high score or result in an exam, like an O Level.

  • Example: "He passed his O Level with flying colors."

• "Hit the books": This means to study hard, often in preparation for exams.

  • Example: "I need to hit the books to prepare for my O Levels."

Summary

"O Level" is a term used in education that refers to a basic level of qualification in a subject, typically taken by 16-year-olds.

Academic

Noun

1. the basic level of a subject taken in school

Synonyms

• General Certificate of Secondary Education
• GCSE
• O level