undergraduate

/,ʌndə'grædjuit/

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Word: Undergraduate

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An undergraduate is a student at a university or college who is studying for their first degree. This means they have not yet completed their studies to earn a bachelor's degree.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "undergraduate" to refer to someone who is in college or university but has not finished their degree.
• It is often used in contexts related to education, programs, and student life.

Example:

• "She is an undergraduate student majoring in biology."
• "Many undergraduates participate in internships to gain experience."

Advanced Usage:

• In academic discussions, you might hear phrases like “undergraduate program” or “undergraduate research,” which refer to specific courses or research opportunities designed for these students.

Word Variants:

• Undergraduate (noun): The student themselves.
• Undergraduate (adjective): Referring to things related to undergraduates. For example, "undergraduate studies" or "undergraduate courses."

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "undergraduate" can also refer to the level of education, distinguishing it from "graduate" studies, which are for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and are pursuing advanced degrees like master's or doctoral programs.

Synonyms:

• College student
• University student
• Bachelor’s student

Related Terms:

• Graduate: A student who has completed their first degree.
• Postgraduate: A student who is pursuing further studies after obtaining a bachelor's degree.

Idioms/Phrasal Verbs:

• While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "undergraduate," you might encounter phrases like "hit the books" (to study hard), which is something undergraduates often do.

Summary:

In summary, an undergraduate is someone who is in the process of earning their first degree at a university.

Academic

Noun

1. a university student who has not yet received a first degree

Synonyms

• undergrad