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pupil
1[ pyoo-puhl ]
noun
- a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school, a private tutor, or the like; student.
Synonyms: ,
- Civil Law. an orphaned or emancipated minor under the care of a guardian.
- Roman Law. a person under the age of puberty orphaned or emancipated, and under the care of a guardian.
pupil
2[ pyoo-puhl ]
noun
- the expanding and contracting opening in the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina.
pupil
1/ ˈːə /
noun
- a student who is taught by a teacher, esp a young student
- civil law Scots law a boy under 14 or a girl under 12 who is in the care of a guardian
pupil
2/ ˈːə /
noun
- the dark circular aperture at the centre of the iris of the eye, through which light enters
pupil
/ ̅̅′ə /
- The opening in the center of the iris through which light enters the eye.
Other yvlog Forms
- ·辱· adjective
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Example Sentences
The 36-year-old had the bad luck to attend a primary school in Watford where school dinners were served to pupils according to the A to Z order of their surnames, always beginning with A.
"I want to make meaningful progress on the issues to ensure that teachers have the time and space to focus on what matters most – teaching, learning and supporting pupils in the classroom."
At school, he was the biggest boy in the class, Mr Lee said, which meant he always sat at the back so as not block the other pupils' view.
Children as young as seven are being given smartphones, with some primary school pupils consuming harmful misogynistic content, a headteacher has said.
The body found Mr Whale told the pupil he loved her, picked her up from school and took her to the cinema, restaurants and theme parks.
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More About Pupil
What does pupil mean?
A pupil is a person who is learning under a teacher or instructor. In this sense, pupil is often used when the student is young but does not strictly apply to young people.
In legal terms, pupil can refer to a minor who is under the care of a legal guardian who is not one of their parents.
In anatomy, a pupil is the opening in the iris of the eye. Light passes through the pupil into the retina at the back of the eyeball, where images are received.
Example: I train my pupils to keep up on their readings by assigning them quizzes.
Where does pupil come from?
The first records of the student sense of pupil come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin ū辱ܲ and ū辱, meaning “orphan” or “ward.” While not every apprentice or student is an orphan, the teacher can take a similar role as a parent or leader that helps their students learn. The first records of the anatomy sense of pupil comes from the same Latin ū辱, which also means “little doll.”
Pupils vary from species to species, and some species do not have them at all. For example, the pupils of cats, reptiles, and foxes are thin, vertical slits that help their depth perception when they’re hunting at night. Goats’ pupils are horizontal rectangles, which increase their peripheral vision, while dolphins’ pupils are shaped like crescents to help them see light under the water.
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What are some other forms related to pupil?
What are some synonyms for pupil?
What are some words that share a root or word element with pupil?
What are some words that often get used in discussing pupil?
How is pupil used in real life?
Pupil is a common word that is frequently used to refer to a student or the part of the eye that lets in light.
What do you think about the idea of teaching pupils in their local languages in lower primary yet they do exams in Eng.
— Solomon Serwanjja (@SolomonSerwanjj)
The pupil of your eye expands by as much as 45% when you are looking at someone you love.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts)
I'm thinking about getting goat pupil contact lenses.
— Eric Andre (@ericandre)
Try using pupil!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for pupil?
A. student
B. apprentice
C. trainee
D. teacher
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