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majors

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪdʒərz]

Word

Learn how to use majors in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a subject or area of study that a student focuses on during college or university. It's like picking a favorite subject you want to learn more about and do the most work in.

Example

She decided to major in biology because she loves studying living things.

Example

He didn't choose any majors last year, which made it hard for him to know what classes to take.

Example

What major are you thinking about for college?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the most important or high-level sports events, like the Major League in baseball or major tournaments in other sports. These are the big competitions that everyone aims to win.

Example

She played well in the majors and finished in the top five.

Example

He didn't qualify for the majors this year, so he has to play in the lower tournaments.

Example

Which teams are competing in the majors this season?

Context: “focus”

(verb) to specialize or focus on a specific activity, topic, or area. It’s like when you decide to work harder on one thing than others.

Example

She majors in history, really wanting to learn about the past.

Example

He hasn't majored in any subject yet, so he feels lost in school.

Example

Did you major in something interesting at university?

How to pronounce majors

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪdʒərz]

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