teaching Meaning & Definition
What Does Teaching Mean?
As a noun, teaching means Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority. It is also used to mean The profession of educating people; the activity that a teacher does when he/she teaches. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of teach. As a verb, it means To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.
Teaching at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | precept, pedagogy and instruction |
| Antonyms | learn |
| Plural | teachings |
Teaching Definition (Noun)
- Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
Many follow the teachings of Confucius.
- The profession of educating people; the activity that a teacher does when he/she teaches.
Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades.
Teaching as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of teach
Noun
- The profession of educating people.
Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades.
Verb
- To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.
‘The bliss is there’, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven.
- (ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
Can you teach me to sew? Can you teach sewing to me?
- To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.
She used to teach at university.
- (ditransitive) To cause to learn or understand.
- (ditransitive) To cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action.
I'll teach you to make fun of me!
Synonyms of Teaching
Teaching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Teaching
Teaching in a Sentence
Many follow the teachings of Confucius.
Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades.
I have found a teaching job.
a teaching assistant
‘The bliss is there’, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven.
Can you teach me to sew? Can you teach sewing to me?
She used to teach at university.
I'll teach you to make fun of me!
Word Forms & Grammar
teaching (countable and uncountable, plural teachings)
teaching
Words That Rhyme With Teaching
Origin of Teaching
Origin 1: From Middle English teching, techinge, from Old English tǣċing, tǣċung (“instruction, direction, teaching”), equivalent to teach + -ing.
Origin 2: From Middle English techinge, techynge, techende, techand, from Old English tǣċende, from Proto-Germanic *taikijandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *taikijaną (“to show, point out”), equivalent to teach + -ing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching
Is teaching a noun or a verb?
Teaching is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for teaching?
Words with a similar meaning to teaching include precept, pedagogy and instruction. See the full list of teaching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of teaching?
The opposite of teaching is learn.
What is the plural of teaching?
The plural of teaching is teachings.