apprentice
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈprɛntɪs/
Definition
A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
Examples
The young apprentice spent his days sweeping the workshop and observing the master blacksmith.
She began her career as an apprentice in a busy law firm, handling basic paperwork.
Many trade schools offer programs that allow students to apprentice with local contractors.
How to Use apprentice
- apprentice to (prepositional phrase)
- to be assigned to a specific master — "He was apprenticed to the town's most experienced clockmaker."
- apprentice under (prepositional phrase)
- to learn while working under someone's guidance — "She chose to apprentice under a renowned architect for two years."
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