CEFR B1

colleges

noun

Meaning

Institutions of higher education that grant degrees, often specializing in specific fields or offering a broader range of subjects.

Examples

She decided to attend a small liberal arts college in New England.
The university is comprised of several different colleges, each with its own focus.

Synonyms: universities, institutions, schools

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colleges (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlɪdʒɪz/

Definition

Institutions of higher education that grant degrees, often specializing in specific fields or offering a broader range of subjects.

Examples

She decided to attend a small liberal arts college in New England.
The university is comprised of several different colleges, each with its own focus.
Many students take out loans to pay for tuition at private colleges.

How to Use colleges

college for (prepositional phrase): To attend an institution for a specific purpose or field of study. — "He went to college for engineering."
college student (collocation): A person who is studying at a college. — "The campus was bustling with college students."

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