Meaning & use
pupil
A student who is taught by a teacher, especially at a school.
See it in a sentence
The teacher praised her pupil for finishing every homework assignment on time.
Each pupil in the class was asked to present a short project.
A note on using this word
In American English, 'student' is far more common than 'pupil,' which is now mostly used in British schooling.
Words with a similar meaning
studentlearner
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
The round black opening in the center of the eye that widens or narrows to control light.
The doctor shone a light into his eye to check how the pupil reacted.
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