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Schooled: meaning, definitions and examples

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schooled

 

[ skuหld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

education context

The term 'schooled' refers to being educated or receiving instruction, often in a formal setting such as a school. It implies an organized and structured approach to learning, often associated with teachers or educational institutions.

Synonyms

educated, instructed, taught

Examples of usage

  • She was schooled in mathematics at a prestigious academy.
  • He was schooled by his parents in traditional values.
  • The children were schooled at home due to health concerns.
Context #2 | Verb

understanding context

In a more informal context, being 'schooled' can also mean being taught a lesson about something, often implying that someone has been shown their mistakes or shortcomings. This usage can carry a more negative connotation.

Synonyms

corrected, enlightened, informed

Examples of usage

  • He thought he knew everything until he got schooled in that debate.
  • After losing the match, he realized he had been schooled by a better player.
  • She schooled him on the importance of humility.

Translations

Translations of the word "schooled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น educado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgebildet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terdidik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒั–ั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyksztaล‚cony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™่‚ฒใ‚’ๅ—ใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scolarisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escolarizado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸitimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์œก๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุนู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdฤ›lanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdelanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—่ฟ‡ๆ•™่‚ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izobraลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ menntaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปั–ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hsil almฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ educado

Word origin

The word 'schooled' derives from the Middle English word 'scole,' which means 'school' and is taken from the Old French 'escole,' itself a derivative of the Latin 'schola.' The Latin term is rooted in the Greek word 'scholฤ“,' which originally referred to an 'leisure' or 'free time' used for philosophical discussion and education. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a formal place of learning. The concept of being schooled has broadened to encompass not just academic education, but also the informal learning experiences that shape an individual. Throughout the centuries, formal schooling has become essential for societal advancement and personal development, which has contributed to the figurative use of 'schooled' in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,909, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.