teaching

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

Example Sentences
  • Many follow the teachings of Confucius.
2 Definition

The profession of educating people.

Example Sentences
  • Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades.
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.

Example Sentences
  • ‘The bliss is there’, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven.
2 Definition

(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.

Synonyms
educate instruct
Example Sentences
  • Can you teach me to sew?  Can you teach sewing to me?
3 Definition

To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

Antonyms
learn
Example Sentences
  • She used to teach at university.
4 Definition

(ditransitive) To cause to learn or understand.

5 Definition

(ditransitive) To cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action.

Example Sentences
  • I'll teach you to make fun of me!