Teach: meaning, definitions and examples

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teach

 

[ tiหสง ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

instruct

To impart knowledge or skill to someone through instruction or example. It involves explaining, demonstrating, and guiding someone in order to help them learn.

Synonyms

educate, instruct, train

Examples of usage

  • She teaches English at the local school.
  • He taught me how to swim.
Context #2 | Verb

discipline

To cause someone to learn by example or experience that certain behavior is unacceptable or inappropriate. It involves setting boundaries, enforcing rules, and correcting behavior.

Synonyms

indoctrinate, instruct, train

Examples of usage

  • She taught her dog not to beg at the table.
  • His parents taught him the value of hard work.
Context #3 | Noun

profession

The profession or occupation of a teacher, typically in a school or university. It involves the transfer of knowledge and skills to students through various methods of instruction.

Synonyms

education, instruction, pedagogy

Examples of usage

  • She chose to pursue a career in teaching.
  • He has a passion for teaching mathematics.

Translations

Translations of the word "teach" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ensinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lehren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengajar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‡ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uczyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™ใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enseigner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enseรฑar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸretmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฅด์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนู„ู‘ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ั‹ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถyrษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enseรฑar

Etymology

The word 'teach' originated from the Old English word 'tรฆฬ„can' which means 'to show, point out, declare, demonstrate'. It has evolved over time to encompass the act of imparting knowledge or skills to others. Teaching has been a fundamental aspect of human society, with educators playing a crucial role in shaping the minds of future generations.

See also: taught, teachable, teacher, teachers, teaching, teachings, untaught.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,646, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.