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graduates

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrædʒueɪts]

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Learn how to use graduates in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a person who has completed a course of study and has received a degree or diploma. This usually happens after finishing high school or college.

Example

Many graduates celebrated their success at the ceremony last weekend.

Example

Not all students become graduates; some may leave school before finishing their studies.

Example

How many graduates from your school found jobs right after finishing their degrees?

Context: “education”

(verb) to successfully complete a course of study, especially at high school or college. It means you did well enough to finish and receive a degree or diploma.

Example

She graduated with honors, which made her family very proud.

Example

He didn't graduate last year because he was missing some credits.

Example

When do you plan to graduate from high school?

How to pronounce graduates

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrædʒueɪts]

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