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Tutor - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A tutor is a person who provides individual or small-group instruction to help students learn or improve in a specific subject or skill. Tutors offer personalized guidance and support.

tutor

/ˈtuːtɚ/ /ˈtjuːtə/

Definition:

A private teacher who provides individualized instruction to a student.

Synonyms:

instructor, mentor, coach, educator

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

student, learner

Common Collocations:

private tutor, math tutor, tutor a student, hire a tutor, online tutor

Derivatives:

tutorial, tutored, tutoring

Usage Tips:

Use "tutor" as a noun for a teacher or as a verb meaning to teach individually.

Common Phrases:

tutor session, peer tutor, tutor group

Etymology:

From Latin "tutor," meaning guardian or protector; later evolved to mean instructor.

Examples:

  • 1. She hired a tutor to help with math.
  • 2. The university offers free tutoring services.
  • 3. He tutors students in French on weekends.
  • 4. Her tutor praised her progress in chemistry.

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