teacher
/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/
noun
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
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Noun 4 meanings
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
The index finger; the forefinger.
An indication; a lesson.
The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er. More at teach.
Similar and opposite words
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preceptoreducator
TEACHER at a glance
TEACHER has 7 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (T 1 + E 1 + A 1 + C 3 + H 4 + E 1 + R 1) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,369 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with teacher
All rhymesOne letter away
- TEACHES12
- REACHER12
- LEACHER12
- PEACHER14
- TEUCHER12
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