Studied: meaning, definitions and examples

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studied

 

[ ˈstʌd.id ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Studied is the simple past tense of the verb study, which means to devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on a subject. It can also imply examining or investigating a subject in detail.

Synonyms

analyzed, examined, learned, reviewed.

Examples of usage

  • She studied hard for her final exams.
  • He studied the patterns of the stars.
  • They studied the history of ancient civilizations.

Translations

Translations of the word "studied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estudado

🇮🇳 अध्ययन किया गया

🇩🇪 studiert

🇮🇩 dipelajari

🇺🇦 вивчений

🇵🇱 studiowany

🇯🇵 勉強された

🇫🇷 étudié

🇪🇸 estudiado

🇹🇷 öğrenilmiş

🇰🇷 연구된

🇸🇦 مُدرس

🇨🇿 studovaný

🇸🇰 študovaný

🇨🇳 研究过的

🇸🇮 študiran

🇮🇸 lært

🇰🇿 зерттелген

🇬🇪 შესწავლილი

🇦🇿 öyrənilmiş

🇲🇽 estudiado

Etymology

The word 'study' originates from the Latin word 'studere', which means to be diligent or zealous, and it has roots in the Proto-Indo-European word 'stew-', meaning to push or to stand firm. In Old French, it translated to 'estudier', which carried a similar meaning of applying oneself to learning. The direct transition to Middle English brought us 'studie', evolving into 'study' as we know it today. Over centuries, the term expanded from implying physical effort or diligence to encompass the broader and more abstract concept of intellectual pursuit. The use of 'studied' as the past tense form emerged alongside its evolving nuances in academia and general learning environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,369, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.