Pronunciation
/tiːtʃ/
Definitions
Noun
- The act of imparting knowledge, skills, or values to someone, typically by instruction: She’s a skilled teacher who inspires her students.
- A person who teaches: Mr. Johnson is our math teacher.
Verb
- To give instruction or lessons in a particular subject: She teaches French to high school students.
- To guide or mentor someone in a specific skill or field: The mentor taught him valuable business lessons.
Adjective
Referring to a profession or activity involving teaching: The online learning platform offers a variety of teacher resources.
Phrases
- “Teach a lesson” means to impart a moral or educational point through an experience.
- “Teach someone a new skill” refers to imparting a previously unknown ability.
- “Teaching methods” encompasses various approaches to instruction.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The retired teacher still volunteers at the local school.”
- Verb: “She’s teaching her younger sister how to play the piano.”
- Adjective: “Her teaching style is both engaging and effective.”