Pronunciation: /swɑt/

Definitions of swot

noun An act of swotting; a period of prolonged and intense study.

Example Sentences

A1 I am a good swot when it comes to memorizing vocabulary.

A2 She is known as the class swot because she always gets top grades.

B1 Being a swot can sometimes lead to social isolation in school.

B2 The swot of the group always has their notes organized and color-coded.

C1 His reputation as a swot precedes him, but he doesn't mind the label.

C2 The swot's dedication to studying paid off when they received a scholarship to university.

verb Study assiduously.

Example Sentences

A1 I swot for my English test by making flashcards.

A2 She swots for her exams by studying every night.

B1 The students swot for their upcoming final exams.

B2 He swotted for weeks before taking the professional certification exam.

C1 The researcher swots meticulously before presenting their findings.

C2 The lawyer swots for hours to prepare for the trial.

Examples of swot in a Sentence

formal The student spent hours doing a swot analysis to prepare for the upcoming exam.

informal I need to swot up on my history notes before the test tomorrow.

slang I'm going to swot that math exam like a boss.

figurative She's a swot when it comes to learning new languages.

Grammatical Forms of swot

past tense

swotted

plural

swots

comparative

more swotty

superlative

most swotty

present tense

swot

future tense

will swot

perfect tense

have swotted

continuous tense

is swotting

singular

swot

positive degree

swot

infinitive

to swot

gerund

swotting

participle

swotting

Origin and Evolution of swot

First Known Use: 1845 year
Language of Origin: British English
Story behind the word: The word 'swot' originated in British English as a slang term used in universities to describe a student who studies hard and is focused on academic success.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swot' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe anyone who studies or works diligently, often with a connotation of being overly focused on academics or work.