teacher

UK /ˈtiː.t͡ʃə/ US /ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/

noun 4

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

VERB + TEACHER

train | find (sb)

TEACHER + VERB

teach sth

work with sb

Our science teacher works with students from different countries in her after-school program.

TEACHER + NOUN

education, training

My father completed his teacher training at university before starting work in primary schools.

trainer

association, union

The local teacher union negotiated a new contract that increased salaries for all educators.

shortage

Definitions

noun

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence.

The index finger; the forefinger.

An indication; a lesson.

But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.

The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a person whose occupation is teaching

instructor

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

experience is the best teacher

Lessons learned from experience are the most lasting.

failure is the best teacher

Failing at something is the best way to gain experience and learn how to succeed at it.

Example Bank

Wiktionary

But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.

Wiktionary

My physics teacher doesn't care if I skip classes.

Tatoeba · #1392

At the age of six he had learned to use the typewriter and told the teacher that he did not need to learn to write by hand.

Tatoeba · #1828

Being a teacher, you must learn to keep a tight rein on your emotions.

Tatoeba · #16313

Your suggestion will be rejected by the teacher.

Tatoeba · #16973

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