Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri skuːl/
noun a school that is intermediate in level between elementary school and college, typically for students in grades 9-12
A1 I went to secondary school for five years.
A2 In secondary school, we had to wear a uniform.
B1 At secondary school, students have the option to choose their electives.
B2 The curriculum in secondary school prepares students for higher education.
C1 The teachers at secondary school are committed to helping students succeed.
C2 The facilities at the secondary school were state-of-the-art.
adjective describing the type of school as being secondary in level
A1 My brother is in secondary school.
A2 I remember my first day at secondary school.
B1 The secondary school students organized a charity event.
B2 The secondary school curriculum includes a variety of subjects.
C1 The secondary school's academic reputation is well-known in the region.
C2 The secondary school's facilities rival those of many universities.
formal After completing primary school, students typically move on to secondary school.
informal My sister just started secondary school and she's already making new friends.
slang I hated my secondary school, it was so boring.
figurative Navigating through life can sometimes feel like being back in secondary school, full of ups and downs.
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