Many verbs have different meanings, however this section deals with verbs and phrasal verbs connected with education. An example is provided only where the verb is commonly used in everyday conversation.
One irregular verb in bold is shown in all its forms.
Verbs
| The Verb (infinitive form) | The Meaning | An example ( Simple Past Tense) |
Regular /Irregular |
|---|---|---|---|
| To educate | To teach someone, especially using the formal system of school, college or university. | He was educated at a public school. | Regular |
| To learn | To obtain knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity: |
He learnt English at school. | Irregular |
| To study | To learn about a subject | I studied information systems at University. | Regular |
| To teach | To give someone knowledge or to instruct or train someone. | She taught geography before she retired. | Irregular |
Phrasal Verbs
| The Phrasal Verb (infinitive form) | The Meaning | An example ( Simple Past Tense) |
S=Separable I=Inseparable |
|---|---|---|---|
| To study under someone | To be taught by someone. | "As a young artist he studied under Monet." | I |