project
Translation
project, scheme, plan
Examples
Our team is working on a new project.
Our team is working on a new project.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ... project)) a planned piece of work She is working on a school project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plan, undertaking, venture, scheme
Etymology
From Latin 'proicere' (to throw forth). 'pro-' (forward) + 'iacere' (to throw). A project is something 'thrown forward' to be worked on.
Memory Tips
Imagine a school project: you plan it and 'throw' your ideas forward to create something.