What's the main difference between a "teacher" and an "educator?"

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Rebecca

An educator is any person whose job it is to educate others. So in addition to teachers, who are educators, this can also include professors, tutors, and instructors. This term is quite broad. Every teacher is an educator, but not all educators are teachers, as teachers are specialized in teaching and often require some sort of teaching license or certificate to teach. Teacher = educator BUT not every educator = teacher.

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What does "deceitful" mean?
"Deceitful" is an adjective that describes someone or something intentionally trying to portray something false to trick people. Ex: The makeup advertisement was deceitful because it enhanced the makeup with photo editing. Ex: I knew my friend was being deceitful when her story didn't make sense.

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What is the difference between "misstep" and "mistake"?
A "misstep" refers to proceeding in the wrong direction, or making a mistake when proceeding with something. A "mistake" refers to a wrong action, or error. Therefore, the main difference between "misstep" and "mistake" is that a misstep specifically refers to making an error when proceeding with something, while a mistake can apply to any situation. Ex: I made a misstep when I decided to move to a city I didn't like just for my job. ("Misstep" is used because a mistake was made when proceeding to move) Ex: I'm sorry I yelled at you yesterday, that was a mistake. ("Mistake" is used because yelling at someone is an isolated event)

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Is there any difference in meaning even though it's subtle between "may have been" and "might have been"?
Generally, they're interchangeable! However, there can be a slight difference, especially depending on the tone. "May have been" can be conveyed as a more polite and more certain than "might." It implies that the information seems accurate but has a slight chance of not being true. "Might have been" could sound like one's really not sure. Ex: I'm sorry I missed your call. I may have been at the store then. Ex: Jane might have received the parcel, but I'm not too sure. Ex: People might have been nervous to go on the new ride. = People may have been nervous to go on the new ride.

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Does "stay evil" mean "being a bad person"?
Yes, "stay evil" here means "continue being a bad person". "Stay evil" is specific to this movie, not a standard English phrase.

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What's "self-interested" mean?
"Self-interested" can be used to refer to any person who acts or strategizes in their own interest, for themselves. Humans, for example, are self-interested creatures and will act or think strategically to get the things they want. "Self-interested" often carries a negative connotation (especially if it's used to refer to a particular person), but here it's being spoken about in a matter of fact way. Ex: I think she's too self-interested. She doesn't think about others. Ex: Although he is a self-interested person, he is also concerned about the well-being of others.

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