tutor (B2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːtər/
Definition
A private teacher, especially one who gives lessons to a student in their own home or at the student's school.
Examples
She hired a French tutor to help her prepare for her trip to Paris.
The university offers free tutoring services to students who need extra help.
He worked as a math tutor for high school students while he was in college.
How to Use tutor
- tutor someone in something (prepositional phrase)
- To teach someone a particular subject. — "He tutored her in advanced chemistry."
- tutor for (prepositional phrase)
- To provide instruction for a specific purpose or group. — "She tutors for a company that specializes in test preparation."
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