tutor

[ˈtjuːtə(r)]

tutor Definition

a private teacher who teaches a particular subject or skill to an individual student or a small group of students.

Using tutor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tutor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I hired a tutor to help me with my math homework.

  • Example

    She works as a French tutor for high school students.

  • Example

    The university offers free tutoring services for struggling students.

tutor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tutor

Antonyms for tutor

Idioms Using tutor

  • to provide instruction to someone in a particular subject or skill

    Example

    He tutored me in Spanish for three months before I took the exam.

  • to act as a teacher or mentor to someone

    Example

    She was a tutor to many young musicians in her community.

  • to learn from an expert or experienced person

    Example

    He had the opportunity to learn at the feet of the master when he was hired as a tutor for a renowned professor.

Phrases with tutor

  • a tutor who provides one-on-one instruction to a student

    Example

    My parents hired a private tutor to help me improve my grades.

  • a scheduled time during which a tutor provides instruction to a student

    Example

    I have a tutoring session with my English tutor every Wednesday afternoon.

  • a tutor who provides instruction to a student over the internet

    Example

    I found an online tutor to help me prepare for my upcoming exam.

Origins of tutor

from Latin 'tutor', meaning 'protector, defender'

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Summary: tutor in Brief

A 'tutor' [ˈtjuːtə(r)] is a private teacher who provides instruction in a particular subject or skill to an individual student or a small group of students. 'Tutor' is often used in phrases like 'private tutor,' 'tutoring session,' and 'online tutor.' The idioms 'tutor someone in something' and 'be a tutor to someone' denote providing instruction or mentorship, while 'learn at the feet of the master' means to learn from an expert.

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