The word student implies study, but not all pupils study.
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Generally, a student is used more in higher education settings while a pupil is used in primary and secondary school settings. However, both terms refer to individuals who are learning under the guidance of a teacher or instructor.
"Student" is a more general term used to describe anyone enrolled in an educational institution, while "pupil" specifically refers to a young student in primary or secondary school. Both terms can be used interchangeably in some contexts, but "pupil" is less commonly used in modern English.
Learner, pupil, scholar.
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"The student is bored" means the student feels uninterested or tired. "The student is boring" means the student is not interesting or engaging to others.