teaching — the profession or activity of instructing or educating students
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the profession or activity of instructing or educating students
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His teaching style is so boring that even coffee falls asleep in his class.
- Online teaching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic.
- The teaching of foreign languages requires patience and creativity.
teaching
NOUN[/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/]
the profession or activity of instructing or educating students
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'tæcan' meaning 'to show or instruct,' derived from Proto-Germanic roots related to 'showing' or 'pointing out.' The word evolved through Middle English before taking its modern form.
Breakdown
teach (from Old English tæcan, to instruct) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an action or process) = teaching
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His teaching style is so boring that even coffee falls asleep in his class.”
“Online teaching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic.”
“The teaching of foreign languages requires patience and creativity.”
“She received an award for excellence in teaching mathematics.”
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