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pupils

Pronunciation: [ˈpjuːpəlz]

Word

Context: "education"

(noun) a pupil is a student who is learning in a school. Pupils can be in elementary school, middle school, or high school. They listen to teachers and try to learn new things.

Example

The pupils enjoyed the science experiment in class today.

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The pupils did not pay attention during the boring lecture.

Example

How many pupils are there in your classroom?

Context: "anatomy"

(noun) the pupil is the small black circle in the middle of your eye. It helps control how much light enters your eye so you can see better.

Example

The doctor checked the pupil to see how well the eyes respond to light.

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The pupil didn’t react at all when the light was turned on.

Example

What happens to the pupil when you go from a bright room to a dark one?

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