tutor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who teaches, instructs, or coaches someone.

  - "She hired a tutor to help her child improve in math."
  - "The athlete had a personal tutor to help him train for the Olympics."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtjuːtə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtutɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

preceptor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tutor
mooter , shooter , scooter

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Variants

List of all variants of tutor that leads to same result
tutor , tutors , tutored , tutoring

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'tutor' meaning 'guardian, protector'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tutor' comes from the Latin word 'tutare', meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect'.

2. In ancient Rome, a tutor was a guardian or protector of a family's children.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mentor: A person who provides guidance and advice to a less experienced person.

2. Coach: A person who trains and instructs a team or individual in a particular sport or skill.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'tutor' is often used to describe a character who mentors or guides another character, such as in the novel 'Emma' by Jane Austen.

How to Memorize "tutor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving instructions or guidance to someone.
   - Visualize a teacher in a classroom setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tutor' with the idea of teaching or instruction.
   - Think of a person who helps others learn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Teach' to remember the meaning of tutor: 'T' for Teacher, 'U' for Understand, 'T' for Teach, 'O' for Others, 'R' for Result.

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