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- [too-ter, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu tər, ˈtyu-/
- /ˈtjuː.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [too-ter, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu tər, ˈtyu-/
Definitions of tutor word
- noun tutor a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor. 1
- noun tutor a teacher of academic rank lower than instructor in some American universities and colleges. 1
- noun tutor a teacher without institutional connection who assists students in preparing for examinations. 1
- noun tutor (especially at Oxford and Cambridge) a university officer, usually a fellow, responsible for teaching and supervising a number of undergraduates. 1
- noun tutor the guardian of a boy or girl below the age of puberty or majority. 1
- verb with object tutor to act as a tutor to; teach or instruct, especially privately. 1
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Origin of tutor
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin tūtor protector, equivalent to tū- (variant stem of tuērī to guard; see tutelage) + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Tutor
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tutor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tutor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tutor
noun tutor
- abecedary — abecedarian.
- academician — An academician is a member of an academy, usually one which has been formed to improve or maintain standards in a particular field.
- academic — Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.
- advisor — one who gives advice.
- breeder — Breeders are people who breed animals or plants.
verb tutor
- bottoming — the lowest level of foundation material for a road or other structure
- clue in — anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
- coach — A coach is someone who trains a person or team of people in a particular sport.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
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