school

school is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /sku:l/ or /ˈsku.əl/

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Noun

Singular school

Plural schools

1. (countable & uncountable) A place where people are taught to learn a skill, such as writing, science or reading.

   If you go to school, you will learn how to read this book.

2. (countable) A group of fish
3. A school is a place or institution where people educate and teach, and where others come to learn or train.