What does “teacher” mean?
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nouna person whose job is to teach, especially in a school
Our math teacher is very patient.
Teacher at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈtitʃər/ · TEE-cher
How to use “teacher” correctly
In English, students usually address teachers by name (“Ms. Lee”), not as “Teacher”.
Common phrases with “teacher”
- English teacher
- high school teacher
- head teacher
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
Word family
- teach
- teaching
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