Instructor Meaning
/ɪnˈstɹʌktɚ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who instructs; a teacher.
Sentence Examples
My driving instructor says I should be more patient.
The instructor advised me to get exercise every day.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The driving ____ taught me how to parallel park safely and with confidence.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The yoga ____ told the class to focus on their breathing and relax their bodies completely.
Word Origin & History
From Latin instructor, equivalent to instruct + -or.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"According to the National Centre for Education Statistics' most recent numbers (2012), 50% of instructors at degree-granting institutions in the US are part-time. […] Through teaching as an adjunct instructor while still a graduate student, I've had the luxury of developing my career: testing out teaching strategies, exploring innovative courses, and developing relationships with students – all while working on my dissertation."
— 2014 March 14, Jacqueline Taylor, “Life without tenure: how I've found fulfilment in US academia”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The driving ____ taught me how to parallel park safely and with confidence.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The yoga ____ told the class to focus on their breathing and relax their bodies completely.