Graduate School

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræʤuət skuːl/

Definitions of graduate school

noun a school that awards advanced academic degrees, such as master's or doctoral degrees

Example Sentences

A1 I want to go to graduate school to get my master's degree.

A2 She is studying hard to pass the entrance exam for graduate school.

B1 After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to attend graduate school.

B2 He decided to specialize in economics during his time in graduate school.

C1 Attending graduate school allowed me to conduct in-depth research in my field.

C2 The rigorous coursework in graduate school prepared me for a successful career in academia.

Examples of graduate school in a Sentence

formal After completing my undergraduate studies, I decided to pursue further education by attending graduate school.

informal I'm thinking about applying to grad school to continue my education.

slang I'm planning to level up and go to grad school next year.

figurative Graduate school is like climbing a mountain, each step taking you closer to your academic peak.

Grammatical Forms of graduate school

plural

graduate schools

comparative

more graduate school

superlative

most graduate school

present tense

attend graduate school

future tense

will attend graduate school

perfect tense

have attended graduate school

continuous tense

is attending graduate school

singular

graduate school

positive degree

graduate school

infinitive

to attend graduate school

gerund

attending graduate school

participle

attended graduate school

Origin and Evolution of graduate school

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'graduate school' originated in the United States in the 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'graduate school' referred to advanced education beyond a bachelor's degree, typically leading to a master's or doctoral degree. Over time, the term has become widely used to describe any post-graduate education or professional development programs.