Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swotting

verb
/ˈswɒtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of studying intensely or hard, often for an exam or test.
Examples
  • She was swotting for her final exams all week.
  • After swotting through his notes, he felt ready to take the test.
  • They spent the weekend swotting on complex topics for the upcoming quiz.
Meaning
Swotting refers to a focused and diligent effort to learn material, typically associated with students preparing for their academic assessments.
Synonyms
  • Studying
  • Cramming
  • Reviewing
  • Preparing