project (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/

Definition

A plan or task that you work on over a period of time to achieve something.

Examples

• The students worked hard on their school project.

• My next project is to build a birdhouse.

• This project will take about three months to finish.

How to Use project

project on (prepositional phrase)

To show an image or film on a surface. — "The teacher projected the map on the board."

project into (prepositional phrase)

To plan or forecast something into the future. — "The report projects into the next decade."

Synonyms of project

Words with a similar meaning to project:

• task
• assignment
• undertaking

Antonyms of project

Words with the opposite meaning to project:

• play
• leisure

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