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teaching

|teach-ing|

B2

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

(teach)

educator

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

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

Historical Evolution

'tǣcan' transformed into the Middle English word 'techen', and eventually became the modern English word 'teach'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to show or instruct', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act or profession of instructing or educating.

Teaching is a rewarding profession.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'teach'.

She is teaching the class today.

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