coach
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /koʊtʃ/
KK: /koʊtʃ/
noun
Definition
A person who trains or instructs others in a specific skill or activity, such as sports, music, or acting.
Example
The coach helped the team improve their performance before the championship game.
Conversation
Have you met our new basketball coach?
Not yet, but I've heard great things about him.
I think he's going to really help us improve our game.
I hope so! A good coach can make a huge difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tutor
instructor
mentor
Antonyms
student
pupil
learner
transitive verb
Definition
To train or instruct someone in a particular skill or subject.
Example
She will coach the team in preparation for the championship.
Tense Forms
Past: coached
Past Participle: coached
Conversation
Have you thought about who will coach the team this year?
I heard they might ask Sarah since she did a great job last season.
That would be awesome! She really knows how to coach us well.
Root Explanation
Coach originates from the Hungarian word 'kocsi', meaning a carriage or wagon, which was named after the town of Kocs in Hungary where such vehicles were made. The term evolved in English to refer to a tutor or instructor, metaphorically carrying students to knowledge.
Memory Tip
Imagine a carriage ('kocsi') that helps transport you to your destination — just like a coach helps guide you to learn and grow.
Visually Confused Words
corach
uncoach
recoach
encoach
connach
cocoach
roach
poach