Teaching
ˈtiːtʃɪŋ
Definitions
3 meaningsThe profession or activity of instructing people in a subject or skill.
ˈtiːtʃɪŋ
The act of imparting knowledge or skill.
She has a passion for teaching.
💡 Simply: Teaching is like showing someone how to do something new or helping them understand a subject better. It's what teachers do in classrooms, but you can teach your friend a new video game trick or your little brother how to tie his shoes!
👶 For kids: When you teach, you show someone how to do something or explain something to them.
More Examples
The school's focus is on innovative teaching techniques.
His teaching helped me understand the complex concepts.
How It's Used
"The school emphasizes effective teaching methods."
"The sermon focused on the teachings of the prophet."
A principle, belief, or doctrine that is taught or advocated.
ˈtiːtʃɪŋ
A principle or belief taught or advocated.
The teachings of the elders were passed down through generations.
💡 Simply: Teachings are the important ideas or beliefs that someone shares with you. Like, the teachings of your parents about being kind or the teachings in a book about history.
👶 For kids: Teachings are important ideas someone wants you to know or follow.
More Examples
His teachings influenced many followers.
The core teachings of the religion emphasize compassion.
How It's Used
"The core teachings of Buddhism focus on enlightenment."
"The teachings of the scriptures are followed by many."
The action of imparting knowledge or skill (present participle form).
ˈtiːtʃɪŋ
Present participle of teach.
She is teaching a new course this semester.
💡 Simply: It means you are currently in the process of showing someone how to do something or explaining a topic. "I'm teaching my dog a new trick!"
👶 For kids: When you're teaching, you're showing someone how to do something right now.
More Examples
He's been teaching at the university for 10 years.
The professor is teaching the students about history.
How It's Used
"She is teaching a class on art history."
"He's been teaching me how to code."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
a teaching moment
An opportunity to learn something important, often about life or ethics.
"The child's mistake provided a teaching moment for the parent."
From Middle English *techen, techene* ("to teach"), from Old English *tǣcan* ("to teach, show, demonstrate"), from Proto-Germanic *taikijaną* ("to show, point out"), from Proto-Indo-European *deyk-* ("to show, point out, teach").
The word 'teaching' has been used since Middle English, initially referring to imparting knowledge or instruction.
Memory tip
Think of 'teaching' as the *action* of helping others *reach* their potential through learning.
Word Origin
"to show, point out, teach"