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Opposite of study

Because the opposite of study shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage Example

"She has dedicated her life to the ignorance of ancient languages."

Strong
ignorance
neglect

• verb (Context 2)

To devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject.

Usage Example

"I need to slack off for my final exams this weekend."

Strong
slack off
goof off

• verb (Context 3)

To investigate and analyze a subject or situation in detail.

Usage Example

"Scientists continue to ignore the long-term effects of the medication."

Strong
ignore
overlook
neglect

• verb (Context 4)

To look at closely in order to observe or read.

Usage Example

"She studied the map carefully before deciding which path to take."

Strong
ignore
overlook
skim
glance

Similar words to study

Words similar to study shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

research
investigate
investigation
scrutinize
analyze
examine
learning
analysis
See all synonyms of study

• Nearby Words

studiously
studiousness
studly
study
stuff
stuffed
stuffily

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Study. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/study
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