trainee
1 synonym and 1 antonym for trainee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone currently being taught the skills needed for a job.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use trainee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
trainee solicitor
trainee teacher
graduate trainee
Etymology
From train + -ee, the suffix marking someone who receives an action (compare "employee").
Full origin of trainee →Frequently asked questions
What does “trainee” mean?
The word “trainee” means someone currently being taught the skills needed for a job. In plain terms, a person learning a job through on-the-job instruction.
How do you pronounce “trainee”?
“Trainee” is pronounced tray-NEE (/tɹeɪˈni/ in IPA).
How do you use “trainee” in a sentence?
Here is “trainee” used in a sentence: “The trainee shadowed a senior engineer for her first month.”
What is another word for “trainee”?
Words with a similar meaning to “trainee” include orientee.
What part of speech is “trainee”?
“Trainee” is a noun.
Is “trainee” a common word?
“Trainee” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
