undergrad

noun

Definition of undergradnext
as in freshman

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Recent Examples of undergrad Another successful student is Surovi Khatun, an undergrad student currently studying at Nawab Siraj-Ud-Dowla Government College of Natore, a neighboring district of Pabna. — Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026 Borrowers have access to a six-month grace period after leaving undergrad, automatic payment discount, customizable loan terms, and forbearance and deferment options. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts first met as teens during undergrad at Boston University before the two got engaged in 2022, according to a September 2022 GQ profile. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Originally from Moscow, Rauch graduated from Moscow High School in 1994 and attended the University of Idaho for his undergrad degree, according to his biography on the firm’s website. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergrad
  1. freshman
  2. junior
  3. sophomore
  4. undergraduate
  5. upperclassman
Noun
  • The 5-foot-10, 185-pound redshirt freshman has been a key part of the Knights’ ground game, rushing for 162 yards on 32 carries and scoring two touchdowns.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Oregon State is off to a 5-2 start, 3-0 in conference play, behind talented sophomore quarterback Braden Atkinson and Heisman Trophy hopeful freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Luna and Kris Caravantes were the only juniors to start for the Vikings.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles had several impact players throughout the season, including senior Jayda Palumbo, freshman Emma Luehrs, junior Jada Stephenson, junior Lia Ray and sophomore Melia Samms.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of junior
Noun
  • The sophomore posted a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 10 assists while shooting 5 of 6 from the field.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sophomore guard/forward Dame Sarr added 15, junior center Patrick Ngongba had 13 points and seven rebounds, and sophomore guard/forward Sebastian Wilkins and freshman center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje each scored 11.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sophomore
Noun
  • Within a minute, Delhi University undergraduate Sakshi Jain was pinned to the ground by an officer in riot gear, and then bundled into a police bus along with her peers.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The then-undergraduate student made a complaint to campus police in November 2024, three weeks after the incident occurred, that she had been raped by a group of men at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of undergraduate
Noun
  • As an upperclassman, Frederique has learned the value of being more vocal and serving as a sounding board his teammates can rely upon.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Their musical talents were soon spotted by an upperclassman who rode the school bus with Dempsey.
    — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Definition of upperclassman

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