Teacher

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːtʃər/

Definitions of teacher

noun a person who teaches, especially in a school

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher helps students learn new words.

A2 The teacher gave us a quiz on past tense verbs.

B1 The teacher assigned a group project to the class.

B2 The teacher's passion for literature inspired many students.

C1 The teacher's innovative teaching methods captivated the students.

C2 The teacher's profound knowledge of the subject matter impressed everyone in the lecture hall.

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

formal The teacher provided detailed feedback on the students' essays.

informal The teacher helped us understand the difficult math problem.

slang My teacher is super chill and lets us listen to music during class.

figurative Life is the greatest teacher, offering lessons in every experience.

Grammatical Forms of teacher

• past tense: taught
• plural: teachers
• comparative: more teacherly
• superlative: most teacherly
• present tense: teaches
• future tense: will teach
• perfect tense: has taught
• continuous tense: is teaching
• singular: teacher
• positive degree: good teacher
• infinitive: to teach
• gerund: teaching
• participle: taught

Origin and Evolution of teacher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'teacher' originated from the Old English word 'tǣċere' which was derived from the Latin word 'doctor' meaning 'instructor' or 'teacher'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'teacher' has evolved to refer to someone who educates or instructs others in a formal setting such as a school or classroom. The role and responsibilities of teachers have also evolved with changes in educational systems and practices.