Meaning of the word apprentice in English
What does apprentice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
apprentice
US /əˈpren.t̬ɪs/
UK /əˈpren.t̬ɪs/
Noun
1.
a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages
Example:
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She started her career as an apprentice carpenter.
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The young apprentice eagerly absorbed every lesson from his master.
Verb
1.
to employ someone as an apprentice
Example:
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The company decided to apprentice several young people in the skilled trades.
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He was apprenticed to a master craftsman at a young age.
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