School & Education

Freshman

ˈfreʃmən

noun

What does Freshman mean?

A first-year student.

Example sentence

"Freshman year is all about adjusting."

American usage tip

Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior = years 1-4.

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Student loan
Borrowed money for education.
SAT
A standardized college admissions test.
Report card
The periodic grade summary sent to parents.
Scholarship
Free money for education based on merit or need.
Senior
A final-year student.
Dean's list
Honor roll for high-GPA students.
Recess
Free playtime during the school day.
Office hours
Set times professors are available to help.

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