i Register
In some senses, studied is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
all, better, economic, english, english, hard, harder, over
She studied hard for the exam and finally passed with flying colors.
VERB + STUDIED
gave, having, listened
She listened to his studied response and knew he was being careful with his words.
STUDIED + NOUN
china, culture, england, government's, greek, japan, math, theology
She studied Japanese culture for three years before moving to Tokyo for work.
PREP.
from, in, in, with
She studied in the library every afternoon to prepare for her final exams.