Intern

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌtɜrn/

Definitions of intern

noun A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or profession in order to gain work experience.

Example Sentences

A1 The intern is learning how to use the new software.

A2 The intern completed a training program to gain more skills.

B1 The intern is responsible for updating the company's social media accounts.

B2 The intern presented a report on market trends to the senior management.

C1 The intern's research project led to a breakthrough in the company's product development.

C2 The intern's innovative ideas have significantly impacted the company's growth.

Examples of intern in a Sentence

formal The company offers a structured internship program for college students.

informal I heard the intern got to work on some cool projects with the team.

slang The intern is basically just doing coffee runs and making copies all day.

figurative Being an intern in a new city can feel like being a small fish in a big pond.

Grammatical Forms of intern

• past tense: interned
• plural: interns
• comparative: more intern
• superlative: most intern
• present tense: intern
• future tense: will intern
• perfect tense: have interned
• continuous tense: is interning
• singular: intern
• positive degree: intern
• infinitive: to intern
• gerund: interning
• participle: interned

Origin and Evolution of intern

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intern' originated from the Latin word 'internus' meaning 'internal' or 'inside'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to refer to a recent medical school graduate working in a hospital to gain practical experience, the term 'intern' has evolved to encompass various fields such as business, technology, and politics where individuals work in a temporary or training capacity.