student
Translation
student, pupil
Examples
She is a student at the university.
She is a student at the university.
The teacher asked the student a question.
The teacher asked the student a question.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) student a person who studies She is a very good student.
((a)) student ((at a place)) a person studying at a specific institution He is a student at Oxford University.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pupil, learner, scholar; Antonyms: teacher, instructor
Etymology
From Latin 'studere' meaning 'to study'. The '-ent' suffix indicates a person.
Memory Tips
A 'stud-ent' is a person who is 'stud-ying'. The connection to 'study' is very clear.