Antonyms for teacher


Grammar : Noun
Spell : tee-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ˈti tʃər


Definition of teacher

Origin :
  • "one who teaches," c.1300; agent noun from teach (v.). It was used earlier in a sense of "index finger" (late 13c.). Teacher's pet attested from 1856.
  • noun person who educates
Example sentences :
  • He might even qualify for some distinction in it with such a teacher!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Along the road from Sils came the teacher leaning on his staff.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • They began at once to think of whom they should inquire,—of the teacher, or of the grandmother.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • For this the teacher brought out his old fiddle and tuned it.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • The teacher stood looking at the child in great surprise and some displeasure.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • And the teacher opened the door, and took his fiddle from its place on the wall.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • And, Rico, think about the teacher, and do not forget what he has done for you: he is very ill.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • The teacher sunk into a chair, and put his spectacles on his nose.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • A teacher should have no favorites, but I must confess to a strong liking for your son.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "A stubborn rebel, this boy," said the teacher, now losing his temper.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa

Synonyms for teacher

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