Tutor Meaning
/ˈtjuːtəː/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
nounA university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.
Sentence Examples
My tutor scolded me for my stupid behavior.
I've hired a private tutor to help me practice my German conversation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The student hired a ____ to help her with difficult math homework.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His parents decided to hire a private ____ to help him with his advanced mathematics and prepare for his exams today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English tutour, from Old French tuteur (French tuteur), from Latin tūtor (“a watcher, protector, guardian”), from tueor (“protect”); see tuition.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"here are some tutor cards i thought would be interesting."
— 1998 April 5, kc...@pcmagic.com, “tutor ideas”, in rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc (Usenet), retrieved 09 May 2019, message-ID <<35271e02.1847089@news.pcmagic.net>>:
"Any instant that you move to the board can *only* be tutored for with Cunning Wish."
— 2002, David Seiler, “Type I -- What do you think about Wishes and how do you plan to break them?”, in rec.games.trading-cards.magic.strategy (Usenet):
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The student hired a ____ to help her with difficult math homework.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His parents decided to hire a private ____ to help him with his advanced mathematics and prepare for his exams today.