Meaning of the word tutor in English

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tutor

US /ˈtuː.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈtuː.t̬ɚ/

a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group

Example:

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My math tutor helped me improve my grades significantly.

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She works as a private tutor for high school students.

Synonym:

instructor coach mentor educator lecturer

to act as a tutor to (a student or students)

Example:

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She agreed to tutor him in English for the upcoming exam.

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Many university students tutor younger students to earn extra money.

Synonym:

instruct coach teach guide mentor

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