Langimage
English

teacher

|teach-er|

A1

🇺🇸

/ˈtiːtʃər/

🇬🇧

/ˈtiːtʃə/

(teach)

educator

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
teachteachersteachestaughttaughtteachingteachingsteachabilityunteachable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'teacher' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tǣcan,' where 'tǣcan' meant 'to show or instruct.'

Historical Evolution

'tǣcan' changed from the Old English word 'tǣcan' and eventually became the modern English word 'teach.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to show or instruct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who teaches.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who teaches, especially in a school.

The teacher explained the lesson clearly.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35