majors
Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪdʒərz]
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?