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My cousin studies science at a university.
What does University mean?
A university is a school for higher learning.
Dictionary definition
A university is a school where students study after high school and can earn degrees.
Example sentences
University in a sentence
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The university library had books, maps, and quiet study rooms.
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Students may choose a university based on programs, location, cost, and the kind of learning community they want.
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Commonly confused words
University or universe?
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University
An institution for higher education and research.
In a sentence My aunt studies at a university.
Universe
All of space and everything in it.
In a sentence Stars and galaxies are part of the universe.
Spot the difference University is a place of higher education. Universe means everything in space and time.
Which word fits?
Choose university or universe for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.
1The ___ offers courses in art and science.
Check answer 1
university — The sentence names an educational institution.
2Astronomers study the stars and galaxies in the ___.
Check answer 2
universe — The sentence concerns everything in space.
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Practice 1
What does university mean?
A university is a school where students continue learning after high school and may earn degrees.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to university?
College is close in meaning in many contexts because both can refer to learning after high school.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses university correctly?
A campus and programs are clues that university refers to a school for higher learning.
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WordUniversity.
Partnoun.
MeaningUniversity means A university is a school for higher learning.
ExampleExample: My cousin studies science at a university.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- yoo · nuh · vur · suh · tee
- Strongest beat
- vur
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vur.
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Synonyms
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elementary schoolUse for a school for younger students.
high schoolUse for school before college or university.
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Word family
University word family
Base word
university
noun
universities
Plural form of university.
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Hint for students
A university is a school for higher learning after high school. It often includes programs, degrees, professors, libraries, and a campus.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse university with universe. University is a school; universe means all of space and everything in it.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows university without using the word university. Then underline the clue words that show higher learning after high school. Example: After graduation, Lina moved to a campus where she could study engineering and earn a degree. Clue words: after graduation, campus, study engineering, earn a degree Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a school for learning after high school?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "My cousin studies science at a university." Why does university fit better than elementary school?
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