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teach

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /tiːtʃ/

KK: /tiːtʃ/

intransitive verb
Definition

To give instruction or knowledge to someone, often in a formal setting like a school.


Example

She loves to teach children how to read.


Tense Forms

Past: taught

Past Participle: taught


Conversation
Sloth A
I really admire how you teach that class every week.
Sloth B
Thanks! I love sharing what I know with others.
Sloth A
Do you think you'll teach more subjects in the future?
Sloth B
Absolutely! I want to explore different topics.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
instruct
educate
train
Antonyms
learn
ignore
neglect
transitive verb
Definition

To help someone learn something by giving them information or instruction.


Example

She loves to teach children how to read and write.


Tense Forms

Past: taught

Past Participle: taught


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you teach kids how to play basketball now.
Sloth B
Yeah, it's really fun to see them improve.
Sloth A
What do you think is the most important thing to teach them first?
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Teach → This word originates from Old English 'tǣcan', meaning to show or instruct. The word 'teach' means to show or instruct someone in a skill or knowledge.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'tǣcan', which means to show or instruct — that's why teach means to help someone learn.

Visually Confused Words
tech
tach
each
unteach
tepache
temacha
tellach
reteach
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
instruct
educate
train
Antonyms
mislead
neglect
ignore