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swot

How to use swot in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for swot.

Editorial note

I've not heard this viewpoint and now need to swot up on it. Glad there are optimists wrt the possible impending class divide.

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Quick take

an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of swot gathered in one view.

noun

an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

verb

study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for swot.

noun

an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

verb

study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"

Example sentences

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I've not heard this viewpoint and now need to swot up on it. Glad there are optimists wrt the possible impending class divide.

2

It just strikes me that sexism isn't the root problem - if instead she was picked on for being a swot [that's perhaps UK-ism, a conscientious and attentive student with a hint of toadying] would that have been better somehow?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use swot in a sentence?

I've not heard this viewpoint and now need to swot up on it. Glad there are optimists wrt the possible impending class divide.

What does swot mean?

an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

What part of speech is swot?

swot is commonly used as noun, verb.