apprentices Meaning & Definition
What Does Apprentices Mean?
Apprentices is a noun that means plural of apprentice. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of apprentice. As a verb, it means To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
Apprentices Definition (Noun)
- plural of apprentice
Apprentices as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of apprentice
Noun
- A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
- One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
- One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
Verb
- To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
He was apprenticed to a local employer.
- To be an apprentice to.
Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.
Synonyms of Apprentices
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Apprentices synonyms and antonyms →Apprentices in a Sentence
He was apprenticed to a local employer.
Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.
Word Forms & Grammar
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