study for

Frequency: 8.522.0 per million words

Used to indicate the goal or purpose of the study, such as an exam or degree.

studyNOUN + PREPOSITION (sense: learning)

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Examples (10)

  • She is studying hard for her final exams next week.
  • He decided to undertake full-time study for a Master's degree.
  • Many students spend hours in the library studying for the entrance test.
  • The scholarship supports study for a PhD in environmental science.
  • Are you studying for the bar exam this year?
  • She took a year off to study for her professional certification.
  • The university offers a program of study for a diploma in education.
  • They are studying for a career in international relations.
  • I spent the entire weekend studying for my driving test.
  • The grant is specifically for study for a degree in medicine.