tutor

noun
UK: /ˈtjuːtər/
US: /ˈtuːtər/

  1. A private teacher, especially one who teaches a single student or a very small group.

    1. My tutor helps me with math.
    2. The student hired a tutor to prepare for the university entrance exam.

  2. A senior member of a college or university responsible for the academic and pastoral well-being of students.

    1. The tutor is always there for me.
    2. Each student is assigned a personal tutor who provides guidance and support.

Synonyms

mentor teacher instructor educator coach
tutor verb

  1. To teach or instruct someone privately.

    1. I tutor kids after school.
    2. She tutors students in English to earn extra money during the summer.

  2. To act as a tutor.

    1. He will tutor at the learning center.
    2. Several graduate students tutor undergraduates as part of their funding package.
tutor adjective

  1. Relating to teaching or instruction.

    1. I have tutor experience.
    2. The tutor system provides personalized academic support to all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tutor" in English means: A private teacher, especially one who teaches a single student or a very small group., A senior member of a college or university responsible for the academic and pastoral well-being of students..

The phonetic transcription of "tutor" is /ˈtjuːtər/ in British English and /ˈtuːtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tutor": mentor, teacher, instructor, educator, coach.

Example usage of "tutor": "My tutor helps me with math.". More examples on the page.